A 31-year-old man from Warrington, Cheshire, has been charged with breaking a court order designed to prevent sexual harm after police found a hidden electronic device. Thomas Finney, of St Peter’s Way, was arrested on February 23, 2026, by officers from the Sexual Offender Management Unit.
The arrest happened during a routine check at the property where officers found a concealed device. This investigation was conducted as part of Operation Guardians, which is a safety initiative run by Cheshire Constabulary to protect children and vulnerable people by monitoring specific residents.
Following his arrest, Finney was kept in police custody and appeared before Chester Magistrates’ Court on February 24, 2026. He faces a charge for failing to follow the rules of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order, which is a legal restriction used by the courts to limit the activities of individuals to protect the community.
Local police carry out regular digital and physical checks to ensure these court orders are strictly followed. Anyone with information about potential breaches or similar concerns in the area is encouraged to contact the police by calling 101 or using their official website.
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