MAN APPEARS IN COURT OVER BREACH OF COURT PROTECTIVE ORDER
David Watt appeared at Leeds Magistrates Court on September 3, 2025, facing allegations of breaching a Court Court Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) and an interim SHPO.The case was listed under reference 13LD0892424.
Watt, scheduled for trial proceedings, did not enter a plea during the hearing.
Magistrates ordered the case to be transferred to a later date for a full hearing.
The breach allegations relate to a court order designed to protect individuals from serious harm, and breaches are taken very seriously by the justice system.
Watt was not remanded in custody at this hearing.
The next court date is yet to be confirmed.
Magistrates advised Watt of his rights and emphasised the importance of adhering to court orders.
The case highlights ongoing efforts to enforce protective measures ordered by the courts.
Further details about the hearing or Watt’s involvement remain under court confidentiality, and next steps are awaited.
The case will continue at a future hearing where evidence and proceedings will be examined.
