MAN APPEARS IN COURT OVER BREACH OF PROTECTIVE ORDERS
Jason Hardie made his first appearance at Cheltenham Magistrates Court on 29 July 2025.He faced charges related to breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) and an interim SHPO.
The case was listed under reference 53BH0076525.
Hardie appeared without a plea during the hearing.
The court was told the allegations involve violation of court-imposed restrictions.
No further details of the alleged breaches were given.
Magistrates ordered the case to proceed to a future hearing, with the defendant remanded on conditional bail.
The judge emphasized the seriousness of breaches involving SHPOs.
The case continues as the court gathers more evidence.
The next hearing will clarify further legal steps and potential charges.
Hardie is expected to return to court at a later date for a more detailed hearing.