MICHAEL EGAN FROM LYCHETT MATRAVERS BUSTED FOR BREACHING SEXUAL HARM PREVENTION ORDER IN BOURNEMOUTH

In June 2018, Michael John Egan, a 54-year-old resident of Fosters Sprung in Lytchett Matravers, found himself in serious legal trouble after admitting to multiple breaches of a court-imposed sexual harm prevention order. The order, which was issued by Bournemouth Crown Court in March 2017, was designed to restrict Egan’s activities and ensure public safety by limiting his access to certain technology and requiring regular notification of his whereabouts and activities as a registered sex offender.

Despite these restrictions, Egan was caught purchasing a smart television that was capable of internet connectivity on January 13. The purchase was made without informing the police within the three-day window mandated by the court order. This failure to report was a clear violation of the conditions set forth in his sexual harm prevention order, which aims to monitor and control the behavior of individuals with a history of sexual offenses. The breach was taken seriously by the authorities, leading to Egan being fined £240, along with an additional surcharge of £30 and costs amounting to £85.

Furthermore, Egan admitted to being a relevant offender under the terms of the Sexual Offences Act. This classification requires him to adhere to strict notification requirements, including annual updates on his personal details and activities. However, he failed to complete his mandatory sex offender notification on March 20, which constituted another breach of the law. For this failure, he was fined an additional £240.

In a further serious development, Egan also confessed to committing a separate offense during the period in which a suspended sentence order was active. This involved three counts of possessing indecent images of children, possessing extreme pornographic images, and distributing an indecent photo of a child to other individuals with similar criminal inclinations. These actions are considered grave violations of the law and pose significant risks to public safety. As a result, he was fined another £240 for these offenses.

Overall, Michael Egan’s legal troubles highlight the ongoing challenges faced by authorities in monitoring and controlling individuals with a history of sexual offenses, especially when they attempt to circumvent restrictions through seemingly minor violations such as purchasing internet-enabled devices without proper reporting. His case underscores the importance of strict enforcement of court orders and the continued vigilance required to protect vulnerable members of society from potential harm.