MAN APPEARS IN COURT OVER FAILURE TO REGISTER AS SEX OFFENDER
Meron Haktu made his first appearance at Poole Magistrates Court on June 9, 2025.He was charged under the Sexual Offences Act 2003 for failing to comply with notification requirements on the sex offenders register.
The case was listed under reference 55DH0097825.
Haktu did not enter a plea during the hearing and was remanded in custody.
The court detailed the allegations, which relate to the statutory obligation for sex offenders to update authorities with current details.
The case has been adjourned for a further hearing scheduled later this month.
Haktu's legal representatives did not make any additional comments in court.
The prosecution emphasised the importance of compliance with the Sex Offenders Register and the serious nature of breaches.
The matter will return to court for further proceedings, with bail decisions still pending.
The case underscores ongoing enforcement of post-sentence reporting laws designed to monitor offenders’ whereabouts.
