Scarborough man jailed for breaching sexual risk order

Paul Davey, 57, appeared at Harrogate Magistrates’ Court on October 29 where he was jailed for 29 weeks for breaching the order that prohibited him from contacting anyone under the age of 18.

He pleaded guilty to the breach and also pleaded guilty to harassment without violence after repeatedly targeting a teenage boy.

Davey followed the boy over a period of several months, driving alongside him as he walked along the street, on occasions filming him, slowing his car down so that the victim had to walk past it, approaching him and quoting bible verses to him.

He knew the routes the victim would take, and despite the victim changing his routes, Davey still found him.

Officers found around 500 images of the boy on Davey’s phone. They also found a printed image of him stuck to a chair in the defendant’s bedroom.

Although none of the images were of a sexual nature, the sexual risk order specifically prevented Davey from contacting anyone under 18 directly or indirectly.

Investigating officer, Detective Constable Jack McCabe of Scarborough CID, said:

“No one should have to live in fear because of another person’s behaviour. The victim was frightened and distressed by Davey’s actions, which affected his day-to-day life.

“Davey not only caused considerable emotional harm but also wilfully breached the court order that was in place to protect children.

“The court’s decision to impose a prison sentence reflects the seriousness of those breaches.

“Our thoughts remain with the victim, and I hope this result helps him move forward with the knowledge that Davey has been held responsible for the harm he caused.”