STEVE TREW FROM UTTOXETER SENTENCED FOR REPEATED SEX OFFENCES AND ORDER BREACHES

In September 2015, Steven Trew, a resident of Uttoxeter, faced a significant legal penalty when he was sentenced to two years in prison. The conviction stemmed from his repeated violations of a Sexual Offences Prevention Order, which had been put in place to restrict his contact with minors and prevent further inappropriate behavior. Despite these restrictions, Trew was found to have continued engaging in activities that raised serious concerns about his compliance and ongoing risk to the community.

Evidence presented in court revealed that Trew had been recorded on police surveillance footage in the company of boys aged 14. This was a particularly troubling development, considering that he had previously been subject to court orders explicitly prohibiting such contact. The surveillance footage confirmed that Trew had disregarded these legal restrictions, prompting the court to take decisive action.

In response to his violations, the court extended the existing Sexual Offences Prevention Order indefinitely, ensuring that Trew would remain under supervision and restrictions for the foreseeable future. Additionally, the court mandated that he register as a sex offender for a period of ten years, reflecting the serious nature of his offenses and the perceived ongoing risk he posed to the public.

Prior to this conviction, Trew’s criminal record included attempts to meet children and multiple breaches of similar court orders. These previous offences underscored a pattern of behavior that authorities found deeply troubling, leading to heightened concerns about his potential for further violations. The case highlights the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement and the judicial system in managing individuals with a history of sexual offences, especially when they continue to breach court-imposed restrictions despite previous penalties and orders.