Early this morning I was made aware that a resident had concerns about an individual in their street who was reported to be a sex offender.
I immediately contacted the police to ask them to verify the facts and confirm this claim. I also urged the police to remove this individual without delay given the potential risks to the community and in the interests of public safety.
I find it staggering that a convicted sex offender can be relocated to a street just minutes away from two primary schools and I’m sure that residents will share my concerns.
For information there is a way you can contact the police to find out if a sex offender lives in your neighbourhood. It’s known as Sarah’s Law and more details can be found in this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/child-sex-offender-disclosure-scheme-guidance/child-sex-offender-disclosure-scheme-police-guidance-accessible
I’ll update progress when there are any significant developments.
