Oliver James Anglesmith

37, Male Custodial - 4y 4m 2025-02-14

Scarborough, North Yorkshire

Offender ID: c74756f2-41b1-45b0-a6e9-96c0542ab515

Offence Summary

Oliver James Anglesmith targeted children in chatrooms and Snapchat posing as a young person, engaging in sexual communications, leading to a jail sentence.

Full Description

Oliver James Anglesmith, 37, from Scarborough, deliberately targeted children's chatrooms and Snapchat by posing as a young person to engage in sexual communication with children. The investigation began after concerned parents from another part of the country reported him targeting their child. North Yorkshire Police arrested him following the complaint.

Anglesmith pleaded guilty in May 2024 to four counts of engaging in sexual communication with a child and one charge of failing to comply with Sex Offenders Register notification requirements. At York Crown Court on February 14, 2025, he was sentenced to four years and four months in jail and issued a Sexual Harm Prevention Order restricting his internet and device use.

The police investigation confirmed his predatory behaviour in online spaces frequented by children, resulting in comprehensive restrictions post-sentence.

Location

City: Scarborough

County: North Yorkshire

Case Details

Police Force: North Yorkshire Police

Sentence Length: 4 years 4 months (Custodial)

Expected Release: December 2027
Guideline: two-thirds served for sentences ≥4 years; half otherwise (England & Wales). Estimates only.

Full Sentence End: June 2029
If served in full. Estimates only.

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: gazettelive.co.uk

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