YORKSHIRE MAN BANNED FROM VISITING ANY HOME BUT HIS OWN WITHOUT POLICE PERMISSION IN RARE ORDER
A Scarborough man who exploited vulnerable people has been banned from entering an area of the seaside town.Robert Viv Chinchen, 36, of no fixed abode, will have to abide by the rules of the five-year Slavery and Trafficking Risk Order following an investigation carried out by North Yorkshire Police which began in 2024.
The force says evidence showed Chinchen was working in a role exploiting multiple victims and vulnerable people.
Evidence relating to the victims was provided by agencies including Horizons Drug and Alcohol Services, Social Services and Beyond Housing, as the victims were in fear of repercussions.
Police can use the STRO in cases where an individual has not been convicted of a slavery or human trafficking offence but suspected of posing a significant risk of harm.
As part of the order, Chinchen is prohibited from entering any property unless formally residing there with prior written permission from the relevant authority, such as North Yorkshire Police, North Yorkshire Council Services or National Probation Service, being in possession of a mobile phone that is not registered with North Yorkshire Police, using or threatening violence, intimidation, coercion or harassment against any person for the purpose of gaining access to that person’s accommodation or mobile phone; or controlling that person's behaviour.
He is also banned from visiting the exclusion zone which features the Barrowcliff, Northstead and Woodlands areas.
PC Sophie Milner of North Yorkshire Police said: 'This has been a challenging investigation, as victims of Chinchen’s behaviour don’t want to give evidence due to the fear of repercussions.
Chinchen, whilst targeting and exploiting vulnerable members of our community, has had no regard for their emotional and psychological health.
This has also had a greater impact on the wider community and supporting partners.
I would like to thank those partners and the victims themselves, for showing courage to provide evidence to help secure the order.'
