Joshua De Banks

Joshua De Banks

25, Male Custodial - 16m 2024-04-16

High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Offender ID: 9e237df1-5836-468a-be17-586938f85233

Offence Summary

Joshua De Banks breached conditions by using an unapproved Facebook account, having previously been jailed for soliciting sex acts from a 15-year-old boy.

Full Description

Joshua De Banks, 25, of Hughenden Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, was previously convicted for asking a 15-year-old boy to engage in sex acts, resulting in a jail term. In this instance, he was caught using an unapproved Facebook account, violating his release conditions and indicating ongoing risk.

Thames Valley Police monitored De Banks post-release and detected the breach, leading to his rearrest and court appearance. On 16 April 2024, he was sentenced to 16 months in jail at Aylesbury Crown Court. The case underscores the challenges in rehabilitating sex offenders.

According to the Bucks Free Press report on Buckinghamshire sex offenders since 2020, this breach highlights the necessity of strict supervision. Police officials stated that such violations cannot be tolerated, ensuring public safety through enforcement of orders.

Location

City: High Wycombe

County: Buckinghamshire

Address: Hughenden Road

Case Details

Police Force: Thames Valley Police

Sentence Length: 16 months (Custodial)

Expected Release: December 2024
Guideline: two-thirds served for sentences ≥4 years; half otherwise (England & Wales). Estimates only.

Full Sentence End: August 2025
If served in full. Estimates only.

Name heritage (predicted origin)

Country: United Kingdom

Confidence: 85%

Special Thanks

A huge thank you to Thames Valley 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: bucksfreepress.co.uk

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