In 2025, the Offender Database reported that Robert Terance Melhuish (formerly Bridges), then 47, was sentenced for child sex offences. Melhuish appeared in court, where he pleaded guilty to two counts of making indecent images of a child. The charges followed an investigation into the possession and distribution of illegal digital material involving minors.
The court heard that Melhuish had accessed and stored these images on electronic devices, which were later seized and forensically analysed by police. During the sentencing hearing, the judge noted the gravity of the offences and their contribution to the continued exploitation of children. Melhuish admitted to the charges at the earliest opportunity, which was taken into account when determining his sentence.
Robert Terance Melhuish was handed an 18-month community order, requiring him to complete rehabilitative work and adhere to supervision requirements. In addition to the community order, the judge imposed a 5-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO). This order places strict, legally enforceable restrictions on his use of the internet and his ability to be in the company of children, with any breach potentially resulting in a prison sentence of up to five years.
As a result of his convictions, Melhuish has been placed on the Sex Offenders Register for five years. This requires him to notify the police of his address, any changes in his circumstances, and any travel plans. He will be managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA), ensuring that local police and probation services monitor his behaviour to minimise any risk to the community.
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