In 2026, the Offender Database recorded that Connly Hathaway, of Leicester, Leicestershire, was jailed for the repeated breach of a restraining order. On Thursday, 22 January 2026, the defendant appeared at Leicester Crown Court for sentencing. It was reported that Hathaway pleaded guilty to harassment and breaching the order, following a case that was committed from Loughborough Magistrates’ Court in September 2025. The court reported that the defendant’s history involved a police caution for the abduction and rape of a girl under 13.
The investigation established that Hathaway had a persistent history of disregarding court-imposed restrictions. Leicestershire Police reported that the defendant had previously been the subject of both a Risk of Sexual Harm Order (RSHO) and a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO), with multiple breach offences recorded against him. The prosecution reported that during the original incident for which he received a caution, a child victim was discovered hidden in a cupboard in Hathaway’s bedroom in Leicester, Leicestershire.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that Hathaway’s conduct represented a calculated and ongoing risk to the safety of others. Leicester Crown Court heard how the defendant’s latest conviction for harassment followed a pattern of predatory behaviour that began with the abduction of a child in Leicester. The prosecution reported that despite being given numerous opportunities to comply with supervision, Hathaway continued to breach his restraining orders, necessitating a return to the custodial environment in 2026.
The judge noted the severity of the repeated breaches, given the “vile” nature of his historical caution for child abduction and sexual activity with a minor. For his actions in Leicester and Loughborough, Hathaway was sentenced to one month in custody. The judge noted that the short custodial term reflects the specific breach of the restraining order, while his broader status as a high-risk offender remains a matter of permanent concern for the Leicestershire authorities.
Sentence and Statutory Requirements
For his crimes in England, Connly Hathaway was handed:
- Custodial Sentence: One month in prison (January 2026).
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements were activated following his original caution and remain active.
- Orders: Previously subject to a Risk of Sexual Harm Order (RSHO) and Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO).
- Judicial Oversight: Sentenced at Leicester Crown Court following a guilty plea.
- Criminal Record: Convictions for harassment and breaches of restraining orders.
- Origin: Leicester, Leicestershire.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Hathaway is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) at a high level of oversight by Leicestershire Police and the prison estate. Due to his history of hiding a child in his bedroom and his persistent breaches of restraining orders in Leicester, his management is subject to intensive scrutiny by the Public Protection Unit.
As a registered sex offender, Hathaway must comply with notification requirements regarding his identity and residence for the duration of his registration. Authorities state that his history of child abduction and “predatory” interest in minors necessitates permanent and stringent monitoring of his conduct. Any further harassment, sexual misconduct, or breach of his SHPO in Leicester, Loughborough, 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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