After being discovered violating the terms of the sex offenders’ registration for the twelfth time, a convicted rapist, Andrew Prince Liverpool Rapist, stated he had “no excuse”. Andrew Prince “fell at the first hurdle” days after his release from his most recent term in prison and has subsequently been returned behind bars.
The now 45-year-old, Andrew Prince, was found guilty of two charges of rape in 2005 and sentenced to 10 years, Liverpool Crown Court heard yesterday, Monday. He also received an indefinite notice requirement; however, he has since broken the conditions of this court ruling several times.
Christopher Taylor, a prosecutor, detailed how Andrew Prince, without a definite residence, was let off a 16-month sentence for not following notice rules on June 3, this year. Under the conditions of the sex offenders’ register, he was obliged to tell the police his residence within three days of his release. Still, he was circulated as wanted, failing to do so within eleven days.
This resulted in his arrest on June 15 at Liverpool city centre about eight o’clock. Prince told detectives during the interview: “I chose not to; I have no excuse.”
Since 1998, his criminal record has revealed 28 past convictions for 42 offences. These cover dishonesty, public order issues, and eleven past entries violating notification requirements.
Defending, Olivia Beesley told the court: “He will have to be punished severely because of his continuous offending. Drinking is the reason he cannot find or keep a place to live. Sometimes, after his release from custody, he ends up rough sleeping and drunk right away. In addition, he suffers from extreme paranoia, anxiety, and melancholy.
“He trips over the first hurdle. He drinks as soon as he is discharged; he does not show up right away or while drunk. He feels disappointed with himself since he understands that drinking certainly is not the way forward for him. When he gets out, he needs some support system.
” Simply said, he hasn’t yet been able to reach it. This time, he does not want to drink when he comes out of detention. Based on the past 12 events, he can tell this trend is only ongoing. He says he doesn’t want to use booze as a justification.
Andrew Prince admitted one count of violating guidelines for notice requirements. Showing up by video connection to HMP Altcourse, he spent a year behind bars.
Judge Denis Watson KC observed, “The public has a genuine and fair concern that the police know the whereabouts of persons who have perpetrated severe sexual offences when at liberty in the society. Whether or not you are homeless, you should notify the police of your situation.
“You have failed time and time again to inform the police of your condition, whereabouts, and circumstances. I am told this is when you have neglected to follow notification guidelines.
“It looks not only a matter of you drinking on your release and starting to sleep rough or homeless. Besides that, you are perfectly aware of your responsibilities to register and decide not to, which renders your situation very grave.”
After getting his punishment, Andrew Prince nodded and said, “Thank you.”
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