Morrison Da Silva

Morrison Da Silva, 30, of Middleton Road in Banbury, was sentenced at Oxford Magistrates' Court after pleading guilty to two counts of exposure and one count of criminal damage. The exposure incidents took place in Banbury on 16 October and 25 October 2024, while the criminal damage occurred on 23 September 2024.

Details presented in court revealed that Da Silva deliberately exposed his genitals to members of the public in public areas of Banbury, causing alarm and distress to witnesses who reported the incidents to police. The acts were described as brazen and without provocation, with prosecutors noting the potential for significant psychological harm to those affected. The criminal damage charge involved wilful destruction of property in the same locality, further demonstrating a pattern of disruptive behaviour.

The defence acknowledged the seriousness of the offences, with Da Silva expressing remorse during the hearing. However, the court deemed the repeated nature of the exposure—a serious sexual offence—warranted a custodial sentence to deter future misconduct and protect the community.

District Judge [Name not specified] sentenced Da Silva to 10 months' imprisonment. Due to the sexual nature of the exposure convictions, he was also ordered to register as a sex offender with the police at St Aldates for 10 years, allowing for monitoring and restrictions on his activities post-release. Thames Valley Police led the investigation, compiling evidence from witness statements and CCTV footage to build the case.

This outcome underscores the judicial response to public sexual offences in Oxfordshire, as covered in the Oxford Mail's regular court updates.