In 2019, the Offender Database recorded that 25-year-old Frazer Smiles was sentenced for the grooming and exploitation of a 13-year-old girl. Appearing at Newcastle Crown Court, Tyne and Wear, the defendant—of Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland—pleaded guilty to eight counts of inciting sexual activity with a child. It was reported that Smiles befriended and groomed the victim over several years, with the survivor showing the courage to report the abuse to authorities once she reached the age of 18.
The investigation established that Smiles targeted the girl during a vulnerable stage of her early teens. Northumbria Police reported that the specialist officers who supported the victim praised her bravery for coming forward to ensure her abuser faced justice. The prosecution reported that the eight separate counts of inciting sexual activity reflected a persistent pattern of predatory behaviour carried out by Smiles in the Berwick area of Northumberland.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that the victim had undergone a difficult and traumatic period as a result of the grooming. Newcastle Crown Court, Tyne and Wear, heard that the survivor’s testimony was instrumental in securing the guilty pleas last Friday. The investigation established that Smiles’ actions were a clear violation of the law and the safety of a young teenager, marking him as a confirmed sex offender within the Northumberland community.
Judge Robert Adams presided over the sentencing where the bravery of the young woman was highlighted by the police. For his actions in Berwick, Northumberland, Smiles was sentenced to two years in prison, suspended for two years. The judge noted that the sentence included a requirement for electronic monitoring and a ten-year placement on the sex offenders register to ensure the defendant is strictly supervised by the authorities.
Status and Statutory Requirements
For the crimes reported in England, the status of Frazer Smiles as of late 2019 was as follows:
- Sentence: 2 years imprisonment, suspended for 2 years (Sentenced October 2019).
- Monitoring: Electronic tag/monitoring requirement active.
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements are active for 10 years.
- Judicial Oversight: Sentenced at Newcastle Crown Court, Tyne and Wear, following a Northumbria Police investigation.
- Criminal Record: Inciting sexual activity with a child (8 counts).
- Origin: Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Smiles is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) within the Northumberland area. Due to the nature of his conduct in Berwick, which involved the long-term grooming and incitement of a 13-year-old, his management is a priority for the Public Protection Unit. Authorities state that his history of befriending minors for sexual purposes requires intensive monitoring by the National Probation Service to prevent any further predatory contact with children.
As a registered sex offender, Smiles’ details are logged on the national police database for a decade. Authorities state that his behaviour in Berwick demonstrated a calculated effort to exploit the trust of a young person. Any failure to comply with his notification requirements, any attempt to contact the victim, or any breach of his electronic monitoring conditions will result in immediate arrest and the potential activation of his two-year prison sentence to ensure the ongoing safety of the community.
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