STEVE EVANS' SHOCKING CRIMES IN BURNLEY AND CHORLEY: EX-PCSO'S CHILD SEX OFFENDER REVELATIONS
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Burnley Chorley Child Sexual Abuser
In a series of disturbing incidents spanning over a decade, Steven Evans, a former police community support officer with ties to Burnley, Chorley, and Leyland, has been at the center of multiple child sex offences that have shocked the local communities.
Back in March 2019, Evans faced serious allegations after it was revealed that he had been attempting to communicate with an underage girl over the internet. The court heard that Evans, who had previously worked as a PCSO in Chorley and Leyland, was caught trying to engage with a girl under the age of 13 through online messaging platforms. This was not his first encounter with such allegations; in 2008, Evans was prosecuted for encouraging an 11-year-old girl to perform sexual acts via webcam, a conviction that ultimately led to him losing his job as a PCSO.
The 32-year-old, residing at Lyndhurst Road in Burnley, was found to have been living with a mother and her four children for approximately four and a half months, despite being a registered sex offender barred from such contact. The court was informed that Evans had been residing under the same roof as the children, aged between six and 13, raising significant concerns about their safety and well-being.
During the proceedings, prosecutor Emma Kehoe revealed that multiple electronic devices had been seized from Evans' residence. However, due to technical issues with Lancashire Police's computer systems, it was unclear whether any indecent material had been discovered on these devices, which could influence the case's outcome. Judge Andrew Jefferies QC emphasized the gravity of the situation, stating, “The most serious matter is that he was under the same roof as four children for six months.”
Evans had previously been convicted in 2009 for similar offences, including encouraging an 11-year-old girl to perform sex acts on a webcam. At that time, he was sentenced to two years in prison and was required to adhere to a 10-year sexual harm prevention order. The court also noted that Evans had been using the alias ‘Steven Smith’ during his relationship with the mother-of-four.
Further investigations uncovered that Evans had been babysitting the children of the mother he was living with, despite his status as a registered sex offender. Social services had conducted inquiries, but no additional offences were identified at that time. Nevertheless, the repeated nature of his offending and his breach of restrictions led to his current sentencing.
Judge Jefferies ordered Evans to be remanded in custody until April 30, to allow for further inquiries with social services regarding his time spent at the mother’s home and to review the contents of his electronic devices. Evans, who had resigned from Lancashire Police prior to his 2008 conviction, pleaded guilty to seven offences, including engaging a child in sexual activity online and breaching his sexual harm prevention order. In addition to his imprisonment, the court imposed a 20-month extended license period and a new 10-year sexual harm prevention order.
Throughout his criminal history, Evans’ actions have caused widespread concern, especially given his previous role within law enforcement. His case underscores the ongoing risks posed by individuals with a history of child sexual offences, particularly when they breach restrictions and continue to pose a threat to vulnerable children in their communities.
Back in March 2019, Evans faced serious allegations after it was revealed that he had been attempting to communicate with an underage girl over the internet. The court heard that Evans, who had previously worked as a PCSO in Chorley and Leyland, was caught trying to engage with a girl under the age of 13 through online messaging platforms. This was not his first encounter with such allegations; in 2008, Evans was prosecuted for encouraging an 11-year-old girl to perform sexual acts via webcam, a conviction that ultimately led to him losing his job as a PCSO.
The 32-year-old, residing at Lyndhurst Road in Burnley, was found to have been living with a mother and her four children for approximately four and a half months, despite being a registered sex offender barred from such contact. The court was informed that Evans had been residing under the same roof as the children, aged between six and 13, raising significant concerns about their safety and well-being.
During the proceedings, prosecutor Emma Kehoe revealed that multiple electronic devices had been seized from Evans' residence. However, due to technical issues with Lancashire Police's computer systems, it was unclear whether any indecent material had been discovered on these devices, which could influence the case's outcome. Judge Andrew Jefferies QC emphasized the gravity of the situation, stating, “The most serious matter is that he was under the same roof as four children for six months.”
Evans had previously been convicted in 2009 for similar offences, including encouraging an 11-year-old girl to perform sex acts on a webcam. At that time, he was sentenced to two years in prison and was required to adhere to a 10-year sexual harm prevention order. The court also noted that Evans had been using the alias ‘Steven Smith’ during his relationship with the mother-of-four.
Further investigations uncovered that Evans had been babysitting the children of the mother he was living with, despite his status as a registered sex offender. Social services had conducted inquiries, but no additional offences were identified at that time. Nevertheless, the repeated nature of his offending and his breach of restrictions led to his current sentencing.
Judge Jefferies ordered Evans to be remanded in custody until April 30, to allow for further inquiries with social services regarding his time spent at the mother’s home and to review the contents of his electronic devices. Evans, who had resigned from Lancashire Police prior to his 2008 conviction, pleaded guilty to seven offences, including engaging a child in sexual activity online and breaching his sexual harm prevention order. In addition to his imprisonment, the court imposed a 20-month extended license period and a new 10-year sexual harm prevention order.
Throughout his criminal history, Evans’ actions have caused widespread concern, especially given his previous role within law enforcement. His case underscores the ongoing risks posed by individuals with a history of child sexual offences, particularly when they breach restrictions and continue to pose a threat to vulnerable children in their communities.