On 2 April 2026, the Offender Database recorded that 66-year-old Timothy Smith—a former police volunteer based at Holbeach Police Station—was found guilty of sexual touching. Smith appeared at Nottinghamshire Magistrates’ Court following a trial where he denied the allegations of inappropriate conduct. It was reported that the investigation established Smith had targeted a woman at Spalding Police Station, Lincolnshire, during an incident on 9 May 2025.
The investigation established that Smith approached the woman from behind, hugged her inappropriately, and proceeded to kiss her on the forehead. The prosecution reported that during the encounter, Smith used sexually suggestive language regarding work arrangements for the following day, asking: “What’s the foreplay for tomorrow?” Nottinghamshire Magistrates’ Court heard that Smith’s actions were witnessed by several other individuals present in the room at the time of the assault.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that Smith’s conduct constituted a clear offence of sexual touching within a professional environment. The investigation established that although Smith denied the charges, the witness testimony and evidence provided were sufficient for a conviction. The prosecution reported that following the report of his behaviour, Smith resigned from his roles as a police volunteer and a cadet leader. It was clarified that the offence did not involve any young person or individual connected to the Volunteer Police Cadet programme.
Judge-led proceedings at Nottinghamshire Magistrates’ Court concluded with Smith being ordered to pay a total of £2,330 in financial penalties. For his actions in Spalding and Holbeach, he was fined £1,200 and ordered to pay CPS costs of £650 and a victim surcharge of £480. The judge noted that the conviction served as a formal record of his inappropriate behaviour, which led to his permanent departure from law enforcement support roles and the cadet leadership.
Status and Statutory Requirements
For the records reported in Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire, the status of Timothy Smith as of April 8, 2026, was as follows:
- Custodial Status: NON-CUSTODIAL (Fined £1,200; sentenced April 2026).
- Professional Status: RESIGNED (Former Holbeach police volunteer and cadet leader).
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements are active for 5 years (standard for a fine/community order for sexual touching).
- DBS Status: Likely subject to a disclosure entry (Affecting future work with vulnerable groups or in positions of trust).
- Legal Status: CONVICTED (Sexual touching).
- Judicial Oversight: Sentenced at Nottinghamshire Magistrates’ Court; investigated by Lincolnshire Police.
- Criminal Record: Hugged a woman from behind and kissed her forehead; Used the phrase “What’s the foreplay for tomorrow” in a professional setting.
- Origin: Holbeach, Lincolnshire.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Smith is managed as a registered sex offender within the community following his conviction. Due to the nature of his conduct—specifically his “inappropriate physical contact” and “sexually charged language” within a police station—his management is a priority for the Lincolnshire Police Public Protection Unit. Authorities state that his background as a cadet leader makes any incident of sexual touching a serious breach of the standards expected of those in positions of authority or mentorship.
As a registered sex offender, the 66-year-old’s details are logged on the national police database for the duration of his notification period. Authorities state that his resignation from all voluntary policing roles is permanent, and his conviction will be flagged during any enhanced background checks. Any change of residence in Holbeach, any failure to pay his court-ordered fines, or any further reports of inappropriate behaviour will result in further legal action to ensure the ongoing safety of the public and the integrity of professional environments.
QUESTION – Given that the offender used sexually suggestive language like “foreplay” in a workplace setting, do you believe that “Verbal Harassment” should carry a mandatory registration on the sex offenders register even if no physical touching occurs?
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