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Stoke-on-Trent Sex Offender Jailed After Breaching Sexual Harm Prevention Order
7/23/2026, 9:05:59 PM
Breach and Sentencing
Ashley Coldwell, a 36-year-old resident of Hanley in Staffordshire, was sentenced to one year in prison at Stone-on-Trent Crown Court on Tuesday, July 21. The conviction follows two counts of breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) that had been imposed after he was registered as a sex offender for engaging in sexual communication with a child. The court also upheld a five-year SHPO as part of his sentence.
Background of the SHPO
A Sexual Harm Prevention Order is a court-issued restriction designed to protect children from individuals deemed a risk. Under Coldwell’s order, he was required to declare all internet-enabled devices and was prohibited from contacting minors.
Investigation and Device Seizure
Officers from the Management of Sexual and Violent Offenders (MOSOVO) team conducted a routine visit on June 9. During that visit, Coldwell admitted to possessing undeclared internet-enabled devices, a direct violation of his SHPO conditions. The officers located and seized several electronic devices.
Official Statements & Responses
A spokesperson for Staffordshire Police reiterated that the case demonstrates the force’s commitment to monitoring offenders closely.
Verbatim Quotes
- “A registered sex offender from Stoke-on-Trent has been jailed for breaching a court order imposed to safeguard children.” — Staffordshire Police
