In 2026, the Offender Database reported that Daniel Shone, then 25, of Connah’s Quay, Flintshire, was living in the community under the supervision of North Wales Police following a series of prison terms for sexual assault and repeated breaches of court orders. Shone became notorious in 2019 after a “vile” attack where he snatched a 14-year-old girl from the street and dragged her into the woods to sexually assault her.
The investigation into the original 2018 offence established that Shone, who was 17 at the time, targeted the schoolgirl in Derbyshire. The victim reported that she feared she would be “raped and killed” as he dragged her across muddy fields into dark woods. A knife fell out of Shone’s pocket during the assault, adding to the victim’s terror. He was eventually identified by a distinctive facial tattoo and sentenced in January 2019 at Derby Crown Court to three years in a Young Offender Institution.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that Shone has a history of prolific offending, with 14 previous convictions for 20 offences, including the possession of weapons and threatening to stab pupils at a school. Detective DC Gavin Owen emphasised that Shone is a “dangerous young man” whose behaviour has remained a priority for public protection units. Since his initial release, Shone has moved between North Wales and Newcastle, where he was caught with seven unregistered social media profiles—a direct breach of his Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO).
The prosecution emphasised that Shone has shown a persistent disregard for the restrictions placed upon him. In 2024, Newcastle Crown Court heard that he had downloaded software designed to “clean” his digital footprint to hide his Instagram activity. Despite his defence emphasising a difficult upbringing, the judge emphasised that he had not yet grasped the seriousness of his actions or the necessity of the court orders designed to prevent him from causing further sexual harm.
Sentence and Statutory Requirements
For his crimes in Flintshire and Derbyshire, Daniel Shone is subject to:
- Current Status: Living in Connah’s Quay, Flintshire, under MAPPA supervision.
- SHPO: A 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order (granted in 2019) remains in place until 2029.
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements were activated.
- Conviction History: Sexual assault, possession of a knife, and multiple breaches of court orders.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Shone is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by North Wales Police. Due to his proximity to the Navy Club in Connah’s Quay and his history of using Snapchat to contact females, his digital activity and movements are under constant scrutiny by the Public Protection Unit.
As a registered sex offender, Shone must comply with all notification requirements regarding his residence in Nant Road or the Connah’s Quay area. Authorities state that his risk management is a priority, and any further use of unregistered social media or encrypted messaging will lead to his immediate arrest. The judge emphasised that these orders are mandatory and critical to protecting women and girls in the community.
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