In 2026, the Offender Database reported that Jonathan Frost, then 43, of Corscombe Close, Ferryhill, County Durham, was sentenced to 20 months in prison at Durham Crown Court. Frost, a registered sex offender, admitted to four breaches of his Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) and notification requirements.
The investigation by Durham Constabulary established that Frost was subject to a 10-year SHPO following his conviction in September 2021 for attempted sexual communication with a child and attempting to meet a child following grooming. Due to his classification as a “high risk” offender, his mobile phone was fitted with monitoring software to detect unauthorised activity.
Detection and Evasive Behaviour
On 15 December 2025, monitoring officers visited Frost’s home after detecting suspicious activity. Upon the officers’ arrival, Frost requested to use the bathroom, during which he deleted several unauthorised applications to hide his activity.
The court reported that the following unauthorised apps had been installed:
- Zangi: An encrypted messaging app.
- Plamfly: A social networking app.
- Buzzcast: A live-streaming and video chat platform.
Frost admitted that the apps were sexual in nature and used to contact women. He also pleaded guilty to deleting a sexually explicit image of himself before police could inspect the device.
Sentence and Activation of Suspended Terms
During the hearing on 23 January 2026, Judge Nathan Adams noted that Frost had been given “further chances” following a prior breach in 2024. For his latest actions in Ferryhill, the court imposed:
- 12 months imprisonment for the current SHPO and notification breaches.
- 8 months activated from a previous suspended sentence (imposed in June 2024).
- Total Sentence: 20 months in immediate custody.
Judge Adams emphasised that Frost was fully aware that deleting the apps and images constituted a direct breach of his court order.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Frost is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by Durham Constabulary. His status as a “high risk” offender remains under “critical” scrutiny to ensure public safety.
As a registered sex offender, Frost must comply with strict notification requirements. Durham Constabulary states that they will continue to use digital forensic monitoring to identify those who flout court-ordered restrictions. Any further breach of his SHPO will result in his immediate return to Durham Crown Court.
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