MAN APPEARS IN COURT OVER BREACH OF PROTECTIVE ORDERS
Victor Balfour, 40, appeared at Weymouth Magistrates Court on July 3, 2025, for a plea hearing.He faced allegations of breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) and an interim SHPO.
The case was listed under reference 55DH0094125.
The court heard Balfour had been accused of violating the conditions set out in the court orders designed to protect individuals from harm.
These orders are legally binding and breach can lead to criminal charges.
Balfour did not enter a plea during this initial hearing.
His case was adjourned for further proceedings and a pre-trial review, with a new date to be set.
Magistrates advised Balfour to return to court, emphasising the seriousness of breaching court protections.
The case remains ongoing as authorities investigate the allegations further.
No further details about the victim or the exact nature of the breaches were disclosed in court.