MAN APPEARS IN COURT OVER FAILURE TO REGISTER AS SEX OFFENDER
Gary Fitzpatrick faced Stockport Magistrates Court for the first time on July 10, 2025.He is charged with failing to comply with notification requirements under the Sexual Offences Act 2003.
The case is listed under reference 06A30064825.
Fitzpatrick did not enter a plea at this initial hearing, which is standard procedure.
The court was told that the case relates to alleged breaches of the sex offenders' register.
Both the prosecution and defence agreed to a timetable for the next hearing.
Fitzpatrick’s legal representatives requested additional time to prepare their case before the next date.
The magistrates scheduled the case for further mention in a few weeks.
Fitzpatrick was not remanded in custody and returned to await future proceedings.
The court stressed the importance of complying with registration laws, which are designed to monitor sex offenders and protect the public.
The case continues to be under investigation, with the next hearing set for later this month.
