In 2026, the Offender Database recorded that Daniel Campbell, 34, of Severn Walk, Winsford, Cheshire, was returned to prison for 26 months after breaching a court order designed to protect the public. On Tuesday, 24 February 2026, the defendant appeared at Chester Crown Court for sentencing. The court reported that Campbell, who was previously jailed for six years in 2018 for the rape of a primary schoolgirl and the sexual assault of another child, had violated the terms of his Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO).
The investigation established that Campbell breached his SHPO by grooming a 17-year-old girl while attending an education provision in Winsford, Cheshire, to complete his GCSEs. Cheshire Police reported that the pair spent time alone in seating areas and communicated via the chat function on a PlayStation 5. The prosecution reported that although the conversations appeared general, Campbell used the nickname “Cutie” for the teenager and attempted to arrange meetings outside of the course to “feed the swans” in Winsford, Cheshire.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that the education provision became concerned about Campbell’s behaviour and alerted the authorities. Chester Crown Court heard how Campbell, formerly of Widnes, was fully aware of the girl’s age but deliberately sought out private interactions that were not required for his studies. The prosecution reported that the digital evidence from the gaming console confirmed that Campbell was actively attempting to bypass the strict communication prohibitions imposed following his 2018 conviction in Liverpool, Merseyside.
Judge Simon Berkson noted the persistent risk Campbell posed to young females and the necessity of a custodial term for the breach. For his actions in Winsford, Cheshire, Campbell was sentenced to 26 months in prison. The judge noted that the custodial sentence would be accompanied by a new 10-year restraining order, prohibiting any direct or indirect contact with the girl involved in the breach.
Sentence and Statutory Requirements
For his crimes in England, Daniel Campbell was handed:
- Custodial Sentence: 26 months in prison (February 2026).
- Original Sentence: Six years imprisonment (2018).
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements were activated for life.
- Restraining Order: A 10-year order protecting the 17-year-old victim.
- Judicial Oversight: Sentenced at Chester Crown Court following a guilty plea to the breach.
- Origin: Severn Walk, Winsford, Cheshire (Formerly Widnes, Cheshire).
Monitoring and Public Protection
Campbell is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) at the highest level of oversight by Cheshire Constabulary and the prison estate. Due to his history of child rape and his recent predatory attempts to target a teenager in Winsford, Cheshire, his management is subject to intensive monitoring by the National Probation Service.
As a member of the Sex Offenders Register, Campbell must comply with notification requirements regarding his identity and residence for the remainder of his life. Authorities state that his history of bypassing safeguards within an educational setting necessitates permanent and stringent monitoring of his conduct and digital access. Any further sexual misconduct or breach of his restraining order in Winsford, Chester, or elsewhere will result in immediate arrest and a return to the court system for a significantly lengthier term of incarceration.
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