100 years worth of Protection Orders enforced across the county

The Constabulary’s Public Protection Unit have recently secured more than 100 years worth of protective and preventative orders, further safeguarding some of the most vulnerable in our communities.

The Constabulary’s Public Protection Unit provides specialist legal advice and representation in cases involving public safety and risk management. A vital part of the team’s work involves progressing court applications for protective orders, such as Closure Orders, Stalking Protection Orders, Sexual Risk Orders, and Sexual Harm Prevention Orders.

Throughout the last two weeks of January, the Public Protection Team was extremely busy and had been before a court almost every day, advising on cases.

During this period, the team has secured protection orders totalling in excess of 100 years.

Several of the orders relate to individuals assessed as high risk, requiring urgent and robust legal intervention to manage and reduce the risk posed to the wider public.

Some recent examples of these orders being enforced, that went towards the 100-year milestone, include:

• Hani Tsegai, who had been involved in numerous sexual offences across several force areas. Tsegai was set for release in early February, without any protective measures in place. The team were able to secure an urgent ten-year Sexual Risk Order against him.

• Shaun Yardley, who had failed to adhere to four Restraining Orders. The Public Protection Team were able to secure a ten-year Stalking Protection Order against him, further protecting his victim.

The most recent Operation Azelea deployment also utilised the enforcement of protective orders.

The multi-department strikes on several retailers selling counterfeit and illegal tobacco and cigarette across Warrington also saw several orders issued.

Following numerous warrants being executed, five urgent closure order applications were put before the court and successfully granted.

Christopher Smith, Principal Lawyer from Public Protection Unit, said:

“These cases are just a few recent examples that highlight the intensity of the team’s workload, reflecting both the volume and seriousness of the work being undertaken by the Public Protection Unit.

“What this also highlights is the critical role the Unit plays in progressing complex, high-stakes cases where effective legal action is essential to safeguarding our communities here in Cheshire.

“With that in mind, as we have reached this significant milestone, I would like to thank the team for their continued dedication and professionalism when dealing with some of the most sensitive and often emotionally taxing casefiles and investigations.”