Phillip Cornock

Phillip Cornock, aged 36 and residing in Bramble Close, Eastleigh, appeared at Southampton Magistrates' Court where he pleaded guilty to failing to comply with the notification requirements of the sex offenders' register.

The breach involved not registering his usernames for Vinted and YouTube with the police, as required, and deleting his WhatsApp messages, actions prohibited under a sexual harm prevention order issued by Southampton Crown Court on 31 August 2023. This order was imposed following Cornock's prior conviction for sexual offences, mandating strict monitoring to prevent further harm.

During the hearing, the court was informed that Cornock's non-compliance posed risks associated with his status as a registered sex offender. The magistrate remanded him on unconditional bail pending a pre-sentence report, with the next hearing scheduled for 2 January at Southampton Magistrates' Court. No sentence was passed at this stage, but the guilty plea indicates that formal sentencing will follow.

The case was reported in the Daily Echo, highlighting ongoing efforts by Hampshire Constabulary to enforce compliance among sex offenders in the region. Court records confirm the details of the plea and the specifics of the breach, underscoring the importance of the prevention order in safeguarding the public.