A 20-year-old man has been banned from any contact with anyone under the age of 18 after he tattooed a child.
Evan Bailey was flagged to officers for anti-social behaviour, including repeated contact with vulnerable young children. He was also linked with drug-related offences and had allegedly encouraged children to go missing and become involved in criminal activity.
Court order details
Bailey was issued with a Criminal Behaviour Order at Northampton Magistrates' Court on October 27 after police reported 'significant concerns' regarding his contact with minors. An application for the order was supported by evidence that he had tattooed a child under the age of 18.
The order bans him from meeting or contacting anyone under 18 or inviting them to his home or any other premises where he is staying, with the exception of family members and communications required for work. The restrictions apply to both direct contact and any communication through third parties.
Compliance and enforcement
Bailey is also required to allow officers to search his home and his mobile phone to check that he is complying with his restrictions. He risks further arrest and prosecution if he is found breaching any of his conditions under the CBO.
Constable Adam Perch said: 'Protecting children and vulnerable young people is one of our highest priorities, and we will use every tool available to us to safeguard those who may be at risk of exploitation.'
'The evidence presented to the court demonstrated significant concerns regarding Evan Bailey's contact with young people and the impact his behaviour was having on vulnerable members of our community.'
'This Criminal Behaviour Order places robust restrictions on Bailey and gives officers additional powers to intervene where necessary.'
'We are publicising the order so that members of the public understand the conditions imposed and can help us identify any breaches.'
'We would encourage anyone who sees Bailey in the company of a young person in circumstances which may breach the order to report it to Northamptonshire Police.'
