In 2015, the Offender Database recorded that Jason Oldacre, then 45, of no fixed abode, was sentenced to prison. On 2 November 2015, Oldacre appeared at Swindon Crown Court, Wiltshire, for sentencing after admitting to multiple sexual assaults against a seven-year-old girl.
The investigation established that Oldacre indecently touched the child on three occasions while left alone with her. The matter was reported after Oldacre was caught stealing underwear from a washing line, which led the victim to disclose the abuse to her mother. Wiltshire Police seized the defendant’s mobile phone and found a video of the child to which Oldacre had added labels detailing acts he wished to perform.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that Oldacre had a history of sexual behaviour, including previous convictions for harassment involving explicit text messages. Jason Taylor, prosecuting, noted that the defendant initially denied any wrongdoing, only pleading guilty on the morning of his trial. The judge noted that the abuse was frightening for the young child. The defence stated that Oldacre operated at an intellectual level below his years.
Judge Peter Blair QC noted that the behaviour was wrong and would likely have an ongoing effect on the victim. For his actions in Swindon, Wiltshire, the court determined that a custodial term and long-term monitoring were necessary. The prosecution noted that Oldacre had already been on a sex offender programme at the time of the offences.
Sentence and Statutory Requirements
For his crimes in England, Jason Oldacre was handed:
- Custodial Sentence: 100 weeks in prison.
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements were activated for 10 years.
- SHPO: A Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) was imposed to restrict his contact with children upon release.
- Convictions: Three counts of sexual assault of a child under 13.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Oldacre is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by Wiltshire Police and the Probation Service. Due to the nature of the sexual assaults in Swindon, Wiltshire, his management is subject to oversight by the Public Protection Unit.
As a member of the Sex Offenders Register until 2025, Oldacre must comply with notification requirements regarding his residence. Authorities in Swindon, Wiltshire, state that the SHPO provides a framework to prevent him from accessing children in the community. Any breach of his registration conditions or SHPO will result in arrest and a return to Swindon Crown Court.
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