Christopher Spelman

A 66-year-old man with connections to Fareham, Hampshire, has been arrested by police for breaching his obligations as a registered sex offender. Christopher Spelman, who had been released from prison, failed to register his new address with authorities, prompting a public appeal for information.

Lancashire Police issued an appeal seeking public assistance to locate Spelman, highlighting concerns over his non-compliance with sex offender notification requirements. Hampshire Police also urged residents in the Fareham area to come forward, given his known links to the region. The appeal was launched after Spelman did not provide his address details, which is a mandatory legal obligation for individuals on the sex offenders' register.

On Saturday, January 3, 2025, officers arrested Spelman in Wales. He appeared in court the following day, Sunday, January 4, 2025, where he pleaded guilty to breaching his notification requirements. Lancashire Police confirmed the arrest and court appearance in an official statement, noting that Spelman is scheduled to return to Swansea Crown Court on January 19, 2025, for sentencing.

This incident underscores the ongoing monitoring of registered sex offenders in the UK, with police forces collaborating across regions to ensure compliance. No further details on Spelman's prior convictions were disclosed in the reports, but the breach itself carries potential penalties including imprisonment.