Registered sex offender sent back to prison for child sex offences

A 59 year old registered sex offender was sent back to prison last week (Friday 1 August) for arranging the commission of child sex offences, attempting to arrange the commission of child sex offences, possessing indecent and prohibited images of children, and breaching an order, with strict conditions, designed to curb his behaviour.

Nicholas Stubley, 59, from Lancaster, was previously jailed for four years back in 2017 for making indecent images of children, attempting to arrange the commission of child sex offences, distributing indecent images of children, and breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO). 

In September 2024, Stubley was found to be engaging in online conversations with an undercover operative, whom he believed to be a father. During these interactions, Stubley expressed a sexual interest in teens and his desire to meet and sexually abuse the operative's child. He went on to arrange a meeting at a motorway services. 

Stubley was arrested at his home address in October 2024 and subsequently admitted to five online child sex offences. 

Detective Constable Becky Murrell from the NWROCU said: 

"Stubley used a messaging platform to have private conversations where he expressed his desire to meet and abuse a child. This case highlights the ongoing threat posed by individuals like Stubley, who seek to exploit and harm children.

"We will continue to do everything in our power to protect children from predators and bring them to justice. Our commitment to safeguarding the most vulnerable members of our society remains unwavering.

"If you have experienced any form of sexual abuse, or know of a child being abused, please come forward and report this to police."

If you are a child or young person suffering sexual or physical abuse, the following organisations can also provide help and support:

NSPCC – call 0808 800 5000 or e-mail [email protected].
Childline – call 0800 1111.