Man in court over breaches of Sexual Harm Prevention Order

A Folkestone man has become the latest suspect to appear in court following work by a Kent Police team who manage sexual and violent offenders.

MOSOVO officers keep track of individuals subject to court orders or who may pose a risk due to their criminal history.

As part of an investigation by the team, Lee McLoughlin was arrested on the morning of 23 April 2025 on suspicion of breaching a court order.

Court

The 49 year old, of Wood Avenue, has since been charged with repeatedly failing to notify officers about internet-enabled devices in his possession between October 2024 and April 2025.

He is required to do so by a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) imposed following a previous conviction for possession of indecent images of children.

Mr McLoughlin appeared before the town's magistrates' court on Thursday 24 April and was remanded in custody to appear at Woolwich Crown Court on 27 May.

Protecting the public

Between January and March this year, the East Kent MOSOVO team charged and remanded 25 registered sex offenders with a total of 88 offences.

Detective Inspector Clive Horne said:

'Court orders of the kind we police are there to protect the public and it is important that those who are subject to them know that we will detect breaches and bring them back before court.'