Ian Willett assaulted a woman at Newport bus station, Isle of Wight, and pulled her towards Church Litten Park.
The woman resisted and successfully escaped.
Subsequent to his release from incarceration, Ian Willett was required to reside at an approved facility in Waterlooville.
He must notify the police of any change of address within three days, especially if he lacks a regular residence, and register any internet usernames with Hampshire Constabulary.
This pertains to Ian Willett’ sex offender notification obligations.
On June 5, he evaded his designated location, and investigators discovered that he had established unregistered online usernames.
On Wednesday, the police solicited assistance from the public in locating Willett.
The sex offender was apprehended in the Isle of Wight on the same day.
Ian Willett was indicted Friday on two charges of violating his sex offender notification obligations.
The 23-year-old was reincarcerated for violating his licence restrictions and will complete the remainder of his prior sentence.
He acknowledged the violations of the notification requirement at Isle of Wight Magistrates Court.
Ian Willett received an additional eight-month prison sentence, along with a payment of 85 in expenses and a victim surcharge of 128.
Acting Detective Inspector Mark Edis stated that Willett was apprehended within hours of the publication of the wanted appeal.
He expressed gratitude to the local community for their cooperation in locating Ian Willett after his escape.
Licensing criteria and notification obligations are legally enforceable and established to safeguard the public by preventing recidivism among persons.
Some individuals, such as Ian Willett, exhibit complete indifference to this matter.
We allocate substantial resources to the management of sex offenders and the safeguarding of the public, treating this responsibility with utmost seriousness.
We trust that the prompt measures implemented by law enforcement will reassure the people, and we will use every effort to incarcerate those who continue to commit offences.
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