A convicted Eastbourne paedophile, Jerry Lyons, apprehended while photographing children’s football matches has evaded incarceration.
Jerry Lyons was solicited “in a semi-professional capacity” to capture photographs for an undisclosed club in the Wakefield district, although he neglected to disclose his disreputable history, as stated by Leeds Crown Court.
The 59-year-old, Jerry Lyons, was subject to a sexual harm prevention order (SHPO) that prohibited any interaction with individuals under the age of 16 at the time.
Prosecutor Robert Galley stated that Jerry Lyons was identified when a retired police officer observed him photographing children at a match in October 2020.
Jerry Lyons was promptly apprehended, and law enforcement discovered photographs from matches on his computer. They also discovered deleted searches such as “boys without shirts” and “sexy shirtless.”
They also discovered a photograph of a boy that he had captured at the child’s birthday celebration.
Jerry Lyons, previously of South Elmsall and currently residing on Saffrons Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, acknowledged three violations of his Sexual Harm Prevention Order, intended to restrict his internet usage.
Jerry Lyons was incarcerated in 2011 for a duration of 24 months for the creation and distribution of obscene photographs of minors. In 2016, he was issued a five-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) prohibiting him from photographing individuals under the age of 16.
Judge Christopher Batty informed Jerry Lyons that his violations exceeded the custody level, nevertheless chose to suspend the punishment.
He stated that there was no indication that Lyons was disseminating any images.
He stated, “This is your third visit.” Some matters require your attention. It is grave.
Jerry Lyons was sentenced to 20 weeks of imprisonment, suspended for two years, mandated to participate in a sex offenders’ program, and issued a fresh seven-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO).
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