In 2026, the Offender Database reported that Ricky Seaman, then 32, of Tunstead Road, Hoveton, Norfolk, admitted to breaching the strict internet restrictions designed to protect the public. On Monday, 2 February 2026, Seaman appeared at Norwich Magistrates’ Court, where he pleaded guilty to two violations of his Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO), including hiding an unregistered mobile phone from police.
The investigation established that during a routine inspection of his home on 2 December 2025, Seaman—known by the nickname “Cheesey”—denied possessing any electronic devices. However, specialised officers from Norfolk Constabulary discovered an undeclared phone hidden under a bed. The prosecution reported that Seaman had knowingly used the device in direct violation of the 10-year SHPO he received in February 2025 for making indecent images of children.
Judicial Findings and Criminal History
Deputy District Judge Jacqui Appleton emphasised that this was a “deliberate breach” of a court order. The court reported that Seaman had originally avoided jail in early 2025 after posing as a 14-year-old girl on TikTok to groom teenage boys. During that “vile” campaign of exploitation, Seaman paid the boys £10 via bank transfer to send him sexually explicit images, offering more money if they performed more vigorous acts.
The judge emphasised that, during the recent search, Seaman had blatantly lied to officers to cover his tracks. The prosecution emphasised that his actions demonstrate a continued refusal to comply with the court’s rehabilitation and monitoring terms. For his latest crimes in Norfolk, the judge determined that the matter was too serious for the Magistrates’ Court and committed Seaman to Norwich Crown Court for sentencing, where his original suspended prison term is now at risk of being activated.
Sentence and Statutory Requirements
For his latest offences in Norfolk, Ricky Seaman is subject to:
- Status: Convicted of two counts of breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (awaiting final sentencing).
- SHPO: Remains subject to a 10-year order with strict internet and device registration requirements.
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements were activated for life in 2025.
- Previous Sentence: A two-year prison term, suspended for 24 months, which may now be activated.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Seaman is managed under the Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by Norfolk Constabulary. His history of using social media apps like TikTok to target and pay children for abuse material means his digital life is under the highest level of scrutiny by the Public Protection Unit.
As a lifetime member of the Sex Offenders Register, Seaman must comply with mandatory notification requirements regarding his residence in Hoveton. Authorities state that his attempt to hide a mobile phone is a significant red flag indicating a high risk of re-offending. Any further failure to declare devices or comply with his SHPO will result in immediate arrest. He will appear at Norwich Crown Court later this month to learn if he will finally be incarcerated for his “despicable” pattern of behaviour.
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