In 2019, the Offender Database reported that Christopher Harris, then 55, was released from prison into a small village in Cornwall after serving just five years of a ten-year sentence. Harris was originally sentenced in 2014 at Truro Crown Court for a vile and prolonged campaign of sexual abuse against a girl who was under ten years old when the horrific crimes began. The court heard that he subjected the child to a series of sexual assaults and at least twelve rapes, demonstrating a depraved and predatory fixation on a defenceless victim.
The investigation into Christopher Harris revealed a sickening pattern of behaviour where he would leave “sorry” notes for the young girl after raping her, only to return a short time later to commit further vile acts. This calculated manipulation of the child’s emotions added a layer of serious psychological torment to the physical abuse. Furthermore, it was reported that Harris had a history of predatory conduct, having received a police caution in 1995 for the indecent assault of another young girl, indicating a lifelong pattern of horrendous offending.
Upon his release to Cornwall in 2019, local residents expressed serious concerns regarding the presence of such a dangerous individual in their community. Despite serving only half of his custodial term, Harris remains subject to strict license conditions and intensive monitoring. The reported nature of his crimes, involving the violent and repeated rape of a child, means he is classified as a high-risk offender who requires constant supervision to prevent further sickening encounters with the public.
As a result of his convictions for rape and sexual assault, Christopher Harris remains on the Sex Offenders Register for life. He is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by Devon and Cornwall Police, remaining under intensive supervision for the duration of his life. Any breach of his license conditions or his strict notification requirements in any village in Cornwall or elsewhere will result in his immediate recall to prison. His presence in the community continues to be a matter of serious public interest due to the vile and horrendous nature of his historical crimes.
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