Neighbour is a convicted paedophile

@Abitlosttoday not saying you’ve got the wrong person but I knew someone in our town who was convicted of viewing online child abuse images, the local paper reported on it using an image taken from a group photo. The photo they used was of the wrong man who looked similar and just happened to also be in the group photo. I’ve just checked the online version of the paper and the image is still wrong, don’t know that it was ever corrected/retracted in print either. There is a comment by a member of the public in the comment section pointing out the error.

Are you for real? Hysterical? I guess you are on the peados side, everyone has rights you will be saying next. You are disgusting for making that comment.

This!

Those saying things like ‘it was only online’ and ‘he has served his time’ are living in cognitive dissonance. people like him create the demand and those that supply for that demand are using real life children and sometimes new born babies. They also should be educated on what the highest category of those images actually contain before apologising for these absolute monsters.

Those affected directly will never ever ‘serve their time’. All because some sick individual needed gratification at the destruction of those weakest.

Exactly.

It is likely there's more than one you don't know about/hasn't been caught yet, also living very close to you.

At least this one you can avoid now.

I would hate this too. Does his girlfriend know? I would be finding out a way to make sure she does.
you have absolutely every right to feel the way you do although it seems Mumsnet think otherwise.

It's the people who work or volunteer in positions of trust and hide in plain sight (and so that don't have convictions) which would worry me far more than a neighbour I can keep an eye on.

Exactly, I’m sorry for what you went through. This isn’t a victimless crime. They are scum.

It’s such a disgusting crime, if you are looking at pictures of children being abused you are scum as far as I’m concerned. Every time someone views a single piece of media a human being is being re-victimised. We are talking about children being raped, abused for entertainment or so some pervert can get a sexual thrill.

if I’m being completely honest I would be out there with my pitchfork. I’m an educated, intelligent, generally calm person. But crimes against children are so vile they are inexcusable. No-one who does that should feel comfortable. None of the kids in those downloads get to just carry on do they?

If you find children sexually appealing that doesn’t just go away. If you enjoy it you don’t suddenly stop do you?

People aren't necessarily saying 'do nothing' , they are merely suggesting that there is not much the OP can do other than protect her children. I dont want to sound flippant , but they have to live somewhere! If he is on the sex offenders register, he will be monitored by the police ex. IMO, although not ideal at least the OP knows about him .

OP, there’s either some intentionally antagonistic people in this thread or some people with problematic sexual preferences themselves.

The peadophile pandemic is huge, it lurks in all walks of life. It is a way way bigger issue than any of us could ever ever imagine.

You are very right to be and feel concerned. There’s no way I wouldn’t warn every single parent within the vacinity. These monsters literally destroy the lives of our the most vulnerable and most innocent. I would also be calling the police. Do not apologise to those minimising the horror of peadohilia and for those that are playing down the impact of this on our society you may want to look at the new term ‘minor attracted persons’ and what certain groups are trying to normalise and make common place.

The fact that so many in this thread have been very quick to jump on you is quite frankly a highly disturbing sign of the times. would I have my pitchfork out. Absolutely I would!

You say his parkinsons condition is very obvious - I'm guessing tremors, slow movements, poor coordination etc. Why are you behaving threatened by him? He probably can't walk in a straight line, and will only get worse. His crime was cyber related.

No. I don't condone paedophilia. But come on, some people are just looking for a punching bag to behave in a vigilante manner. Why? If he was convicted, he did his time. If it concerned you, I'd say act on it. But it doesn't concern you.

He won't be the only peadophile in close proximity and I don't say that lightly. There are more than you would ever realise so I would just keep your children safe and carry on with life

You will be surrounded by sex offenders and paedophiles, like most of us you won't be aware they are living close by.
Just live your life and don't leave your kids alone with anyone you don't know.

How horrible but as PP have said, at least you know where he is!
When I was a child my parents told me that a very bad man lived near us. He was a pedophile and they knew because of a police man in the family. He was pointed out to me regularly and I was told they he was the only person I could tell to fuck off ( loudly) if he ever spoke to me. Don’t cause panic or fear but let your children know who he is- but only if you are absolutely sure!

If he tries to speak to you or the kids (even in a friendly or passing way), I’d be sure to tell him that you know what he is.

Leave him with no doubt that he’s never to even look in their direction. No hellos, no parcels taken in for him, no Christmas cards through your door, no pleasantries. Same with his partner.

There are, sadly, paedophiles on every street, in every block of flats and on every street corner. At least you know about this guy so you are able to avoid and keep your children safe. It's safe to assume most people you don't know could be a risk, and act accordingly.

Just carry on your life :)

Could be worse, if he was unconvinced you'd have no idea. Plenty of those fuckers walking about. Think on that, all you parents. And listen to your kids.

What on earth is with all these “so, stop gossiping?” comments.

What if it was YOUR child being rpd????

As a survivor of child abuse, I’m disgusted by these comments. Peado sympathisers.

OP you have every right to be concerned! How gross he has a partner, she is as bad.

I can’t believe how many people are saying to do nothing, especially when there are young children right next door. Does his partner know of his conviction? Why would anyone stay with a paedophile🤢 I’d still let the police know especially as you said they’re chatty with a 6 year old, I’d let the child’s parents know too.

If you are worried you can make a Sarah’s law request

https://www.sarsas.org.uk/resources/sarahs-law/

Sorry, how is he not a threat?

I had a convicted pedophile living 4 doors down the road. I was just glad I knew tbh. He's moved now. Nothing ever happened, he kept himself to himself.

I think some age appropriate talks with your children about not going anywhere near his house. Appreciate that they wouldn’t be unsupervised but it’s good to start telling them this now and that not everyone can be trusted.

Without meaning to scare monger but you know he's a convicted peadophile.

However there are plenty of umconvicted ones answering around. That could be other neighbours.

You have to teach your kid the nspcc pants rule, about body autonomy etc and take control of the things you can control.

The whole world is scary but we can't hide just in case .