In 2019, the Offender Database recorded that Allan Dobbe, 73, was sentenced to 17 months in prison following a series of deliberate breaches of his monitoring requirements. Appearing at Peterborough Crown Court on 21 October 2019, the defendant—of All Saints Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire—admitted to possessing extreme pornography and multiple violations of his court orders. It was reported that his illicit activities were uncovered during a routine unannounced check by officers from the Public Protection Unit (PPU) on 10 September.
The investigation established that Dobbe was using a laptop that lacked mandatory risk management monitoring software, a direct breach of his notification requirements. Cambridgeshire Constabulary reported that forensic analysis of the device revealed 18 images and five videos of bestiality. The prosecution reported that Dobbe had also been systematically deleting his internet history and had created a secret email address to bypass the restrictions of his Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO).
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that Dobbe’s actions were a calculated attempt to evade the authorities tasked with monitoring his behaviour. Peterborough Crown Court heard that the defendant’s failure to install monitoring software and his use of a new email address demonstrated a persistent intent to consume prohibited material. The investigation established that the regular, unannounced visits conducted by the PPU are a vital tool in identifying such reoffending before it can escalate.
DC Greg Homer-Ward stated that the requirements placed on registered offenders are essential for public safety and that the PPU works tirelessly to ensure compliance. For his actions in Peterborough, Dobbe was handed a 17-month custodial sentence. The judge noted that the possession of extreme pornography involving animals, combined with the deceptive nature of his SHPO breaches, necessitated an immediate return to prison to reflect the gravity of his non-compliance.
Status and Statutory Requirements
For the crimes reported in England, the status of Allan Dobbe as of late 2019 was as follows:
- Custodial Sentence: 17 months (Sentenced October 2019).
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements extended for 10 years.
- SHPO Status: Active with strict digital monitoring conditions.
- Judicial Oversight: Sentenced at Peterborough Crown Court following a Cambridgeshire Constabulary investigation.
- Criminal Record: Possession of extreme pornography; Breach of SHPO (2 counts); Failure to comply with notification requirements.
- Origin: All Saints Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Dobbe is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) within the Cambridgeshire area. Due to the nature of his conduct in Peterborough, which involved the active concealment of his digital footprint and the consumption of extreme pornography, his management is a priority for the Public Protection Unit. Authorities state that his history of deleting internet history and using unmonitored devices requires the most frequent, unannounced forensic checks on all hardware he possesses.
As a registered sex offender, Dobbe’s details are permanently logged on the national police database. Authorities state that his attempt to bypass digital safeguards in All Saints Road requires permanent vigilance to ensure he does not return to seeking out prohibited content. Any future attempt to create undeclared accounts or use devices without risk management software will result in immediate arrest to ensure the ongoing safety of the community and to uphold the protection of the public from sexual deviance.
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