In 2026, the Offender Database recorded that Anthony Thompson, then 40, was jailed for a predatory sexual assault on a 14-year-old girl. On appearing at Belfast Crown Court for sentencing in February 2026, it was reported that Thompson, a bouncer, was drunk and high on cocaine during the attack. The court reported that the defendant used his physical presence as a security worker to intimidate the young victim before rubbing himself against her.
The investigation established that Thompson had been consuming alcohol and class A drugs throughout the evening of the offence. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) reported that the bouncer’s behaviour was “vile” and “predatory,” involving the targeted harassment of a child. The prosecution reported that Thompson showed a complete lack of control, exacerbated by his drug use, which turned his role from a public protector into a public threat.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that Thompson’s actions were a gross betrayal of the trust placed in him as a member of the security industry. Belfast Crown Court heard that the victim was left in a state of extreme distress after the encounter. The prosecution reported that Thompson’s history and the specific circumstances of this cocaine-fuelled attack demonstrated that he posed a high risk to the public, particularly to vulnerable young people.
The judge noted that there was no excuse for such “appalling” behaviour and that being under the influence of cocaine was an aggravating factor. For his actions in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Thompson was handed a custodial sentence to reflect the gravity of the assault on a 14-year-old. The judge noted that the immediate revocation of his security licence was a necessary step to ensure he could never again use a position of authority to access potential victims.
Sentence and Statutory Requirements
For his crimes in Northern Ireland, Anthony Thompson was handed:
- Custodial Sentence: A term of imprisonment (as specified by the court in February 2026).
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements were activated for a period specified by law.
- Professional Barring: Permanent revocation of his security (SIA) licence.
- Judicial Oversight: Sentenced at Belfast Crown Court following the drug-fuelled attack.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Thompson is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by the PSNI and the Probation Board for Northern Ireland. Due to the “drug-fuelled and predatory” nature of the assault in Belfast, his management is subject to high-level oversight by the Public Protection Unit.
As a member of the Sex Offenders Register, Thompson must comply with notification requirements regarding his identity and residence in Belfast for the period specified by the law. Authorities state that his combination of cocaine abuse and his history in the security sector necessitates permanent and stringent monitoring of his lifestyle. Any breach of his registration conditions or future substance-related offending will result in immediate arrest and a return to the court system.
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