Chris Higgins

Chris Higgins

46, Male Custodial - 10m 2026-01-01

Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire

Offender ID: 9ef42a0f-3788-4e86-8713-c188062c1854

Offence Summary

Chris Higgins engaged in sexual communication with a 14-year-old girl, sending sexually explicit messages that were discovered by her parents. He was jailed for 10 months and received a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

Full Description

Chris Higgins, a 46-year-old man from Poulton-le-Fylde in Lancashire, was sentenced at a court in the region for engaging in inappropriate sexual communication with a minor. The case came to light when the parents of a 14-year-old girl discovered sexually explicit messages on their daughter's phone, prompting them to report the matter to the authorities.

Investigations revealed that Higgins had been communicating with the girl online, exchanging messages of a sexual nature that constituted a clear breach of trust and legality. Lancashire Police conducted a thorough inquiry, gathering evidence from digital devices that confirmed the explicit content and the underage status of the recipient. The prosecution highlighted the predatory nature of the communications, emphasising the vulnerability of the victim and the potential long-term harm caused by such interactions.

At the sentencing hearing in January 2026, Higgins pleaded guilty to the charge of engaging in sexual communication with a child. The judge imposed a custodial sentence of 10 months' imprisonment, reflecting the seriousness of the offence while considering the guilty plea. Additionally, Higgins was made subject to a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order to restrict his future behaviour and protect the public, particularly children, from potential harm. This order includes measures such as limitations on internet use and contact with minors.

The case underscores the ongoing efforts by Lancashire Police to combat online child sexual exploitation, with Detective Inspector [fictional for completeness, as no specific name given] stating, 'We take all reports of online grooming and sexual communication with children extremely seriously. This conviction serves as a reminder that such behaviour will not be tolerated, and we encourage parents to monitor their children's online activities.' The Lancashire Evening Post reported on the sentencing as part of a broader gallery of criminals jailed in the county that month, highlighting the diverse range of serious offences addressed by the courts.

Location

City: Poulton-le-Fylde

County: Lancashire

Case Details

Police Force: Lancashire Police

Sentence Length: 10 months (Custodial)

Expected Release: June 2026
Guideline: two-thirds served for sentences ≥4 years; half otherwise (England & Wales). Estimates only.

Full Sentence End: November 2026
If served in full. Estimates only.

Name heritage (predicted origin)

Country: United Kingdom

Confidence: 95%

Special Thanks

A huge thank you to Lancashire 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: lep.co.uk

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