Godfrey Bignell

73, Male Custodial 2023-06-28

Scarborough, North Yorkshire

Offender ID: 5a8f616c-43b2-4470-8833-8a185e2775a5

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Godfrey Bignell

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Offence Summary

Serial sex offender found wandering around with a lock knife.

Full Description

Godfrey Bignell, 73, a serial sex offender from Scarborough, was found in possession of a lock knife while wandering, breaching conditions and raising concerns over potential escalation of his sexual offending history.

North Yorkshire Police apprehended him on 2023-06-28, updating the UK Sex Offenders Database with the incident. The weapon possession violated monitoring terms for serial offenders.

The case highlights risks associated with non-compliance among elderly sex offenders, leading to custodial intervention.

Location

City: Scarborough
County: North Yorkshire

Case Details

Police Force: North Yorkshire Police

Name heritage (predicted origin)

Country: United Kingdom
Confidence: 90%

Special Thanks

A huge thank you to North Yorkshire Police for their tireless dedication in bringing this offender to justice. Your commitment and hard work truly help keep our communities safe, and we are deeply grateful.

Source: offenders.org.uk

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