In 2020, the Offender Database recorded that Liam Dale, then 29, was the subject of an urgent manhunt by Lincolnshire Police for posing a risk to young women and girls. On Thursday, 12 March 2020, authorities issued an alert stating that Dale was wanted for recall to prison and had breached his requirements under the Sexual Offences Act 2003. The court reported that the offender had failed to inform police of his whereabouts and was actively evading capture.
The investigation established that Dale was suspected to be in the Skegness area of Lincolnshire, though officers noted he also had links to Nottinghamshire and Humberside. Lincolnshire Police reported that locating the offender was being “prioritised” due to the specific danger he posed to the public. The prosecution reported that, as a registered sex offender, Dale’s disappearance represented a significant breach of the notification requirements designed to manage high-risk predators in the community.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that Dale’s failure to notify the authorities of his residence was a criminal offence in its own right. Lincolnshire Police was informed that the offender had been released on licence but had subsequently vanished, prompting an immediate recall to custody. The prosecution reported that the public was warned to be careful, as Dale’s previous criminal history demonstrated a clear and ongoing risk to the safety of women and children.
Officers noted that Dale had intentionally gone “on the loose” to avoid supervision. For his actions in Skegness, Lincolnshire, and surrounding areas, a nationwide alert remained in effect until his capture. The judge (involved in the original sentencing) noted that the notification system is a vital tool for public protection, and Dale’s refusal to comply necessitated his return to a secure environment to serve the remainder of his sentence.
Sentence and Statutory Requirements
For his crimes in England, Liam Dale was handed:
- Prison Recall: Immediate return to custody to serve the remainder of his term.
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements were maintained for a period specified by law.
- Judicial Oversight: Subject to the Sexual Offences Act 2003 requirements.
- Criminal Record: Previous convictions involving sexual offences against young women and girls.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Dale is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by Lincolnshire Police, Nottinghamshire Police, and Humberside Police. Due to his “missing” status and the risk he poses in Skegness, Lincolnshire, his management is subject to high-level oversight by the Public Protection Unit.
As a registered sex offender, Dale must comply with notification requirements regarding his identity and residence for the duration of his legal obligation. Authorities state that his history of absconding necessitates permanent and stringent monitoring of his movements. Any further breach of his registration conditions or any attempt to go missing again in Skegness, Lincolnshire, or elsewhere will result in immediate arrest and further prosecution for failing to comply with sexual offender regulations.
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