In 2019, the Offender Database recorded that Darryl Sharratt, then 61, of Park Avenue, Haydock, St Helens, Merseyside, was sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court for importing a sex doll with “childlike features” and possessing extreme animal pornography. On appearing for sentencing, it was reported that Sharratt was caught with a “sickening” stash of 46 images showing humans having sex with animals. The court reported that police also discovered a “troubling” collection of small-sized sex dolls and small female clothing at his home.
The investigation established that Sharratt had ordered a 4ft 7in (140cm) doll online which experts concluded combined both childlike and adultlike features, including a lack of pubic hair and a youthful appearance. Merseyside Police reported that while the defendant claimed he thought he was ordering an adult doll, his home contained other dolls of similar “youthful” dimensions and a photograph of a school. The prosecution reported that Sharratt admitted the “vile” importation with intent to evade prohibition in St Helens, Merseyside.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that Sharratt sobbed in the dock as he admitted to his crimes, with his defence lawyers highlighting that he was suffering from terminal cancer. Liverpool Crown Court heard how Judge Stuart Driver QC rejected a basis of plea that denied the doll’s childlike qualities, noting that the item was “obscene” due to its specific dimensions and design. The prosecution reported that the presence of small female clothing suggested the defendant had a “predatory” sexual interest in females on the borderline between child and adult in Haydock, St Helens.
The judge noted that the case was “unusual” and required a deep investigation by the Probation Service. For his actions in St Helens, Merseyside, Sharratt was told that his interests were deeply concerning to the court. The judge noted that despite his terminal illness, the severity of amassing “abhorrent” animal pornography and “viciously” designed childlike dolls meant that a custodial sentence was a significant possibility. The sentencing was adjourned until 8 July 2019 to allow for a comprehensive pre-sentence report.
Sentence and Statutory Requirements
For his crimes in England, Darryl Sharratt was handed:
- Judicial Oversight: Sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court following multiple guilty pleas.
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements were activated.
- Criminal Record: Convicted of improper importation of indecent goods and possession of extreme pornography.
- SHPO: Subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
- Origin: Park Avenue, Haydock, St Helens, Merseyside.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Sharratt is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by Merseyside Police and the National Probation Service. Due to the “disturbing and predatory” nature of his collection in Haydock, St Helens, his management is subject to high-level oversight by the Public Protection Unit.
As a member of the Sex Offenders Register, Sharratt must comply with notification requirements regarding his identity and residence. Authorities state that his history of possessing animal pornography and “vile” sex dolls necessitates permanent and stringent monitoring of his home and internet usage. Any further attempts to import prohibited goods or further sexual misconduct in St Helens, Liverpool, or elsewhere will result in immediate arrest and a return to the court system for a lengthier term of incarceration.
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