KENNETH PASKIN FROM COSELEY AND WOLVERHAMPTON FACES JAIL AFTER MULTIPLE BREACHES OF RESTRAINING ORDER IN THE BLACK COUNTRY

In a troubling series of events that have once again brought attention to the dangers posed by convicted offenders, Kenneth Paskin, a known paedophile and former teacher from Wolverhampton, is now facing the possibility of a lengthy prison sentence after repeatedly violating a court-issued restraining order. This order was specifically designed to prevent him from approaching or entering areas where his previous victims reside, yet he has managed to breach it on multiple occasions, raising serious concerns about his compliance and the effectiveness of current restrictions.

Kenneth Paskin, aged 64, who has a long history of criminal behavior related to child sexual offenses, was initially jailed in 2007 for over three years. His convictions at that time included charges of abduction and various child sex offenses. Despite his incarceration, Paskin was released after serving a relatively short period, and since then, authorities have been engaged in a continuous struggle to monitor and restrict his movements, especially in the Black Country region, which includes Coseley and Wolverhampton.

Most recently, Paskin has been convicted on two counts of harassment, both in violation of the restraining order imposed upon him. These breaches occurred in 2012, with the first incident taking place on May 6, and the second on July 13. The latter breach was particularly alarming, as police officers spotted him near Castle Street in Dudley, an area from which he is explicitly banned. His presence in such restricted zones has caused significant concern among law enforcement and community members alike, given his history and the potential risk he poses to vulnerable individuals.

At a hearing held at Dudley Magistrates Court on March 1, Paskin pleaded guilty to one of the harassment charges and was found guilty of the other. The court proceedings revealed the details of the incidents, emphasizing the ongoing threat he represents. The case is now scheduled for sentencing at Wolverhampton Crown Court on March 29, where authorities will determine the appropriate punishment for his repeated violations.

Looking back at his criminal past, Paskin’s earlier conviction in February 2007 marked a dark chapter in his life. He was sentenced to three years and three months in prison after admitting to a series of serious charges, including abducting a 13-year-old girl and using his position as a netball coach to groom another teenage girl. His criminal activities extended to taking indecent images of children and possessing indecent pictures of underage girls. These offenses led to his being banned from working with children ever again.

At that time, Paskin, who was then 59 and resided on Langley Avenue in Coseley, was described by the court as being “obsessed” with young girls. His role as a netball coach for over 30 years was exploited to facilitate his grooming and abuse of minors. The severity of his crimes and the breach of trust placed in him as an educator and coach have left a lasting scar on the victims and the community at large. As he awaits sentencing, the case continues to serve as a stark reminder of the importance of vigilance and strict enforcement of restrictions on convicted offenders in the Black Country area.