A disturbing case has emerged from Scarborough, North Yorkshire, where a man with a dangerous obsession with stiletto heels has been sent back to prison. This alarming situation underscores the urgent need for intervention to prevent potential harm and ensure community safety. What specific actions led to his recent imprisonment?
Escalating Threat and Legal Action
Jess Collinson’s case has raised serious concerns among law enforcement and mental health professionals. The 36-year-old from Scarborough has been sent back to prison for possession of women’s shoes and stockings, violating a sexual harm prevention order.
Collinson’s obsession with stiletto heels spans 15 years, during which he has repeatedly engaged in criminal behavior. He has previously been jailed in 2010 and 2013 for similar offenses involving women’s shoes, including snatching them directly from women’s feet.
Robber with stiletto 'fetish' who has terrorised seaside town for 15 years is jailed and branded a 'risk' to women https://t.co/LNvlHpszUz pic.twitter.com/gD04KEQH0w
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Judicial Concerns and Risk Assessment
The gravity of Collinson’s case was emphasized by Recorder Peter Makepeace KC, who stated, “The risk is increasing; the risk of further offending—of sexually motivated offending causing serious harm—is high.” This assessment aligns with a probation report that categorized Collinson’s risk to women as ‘high.’
In court, Collinson pleaded guilty to breaching his sexual harm prevention order and causing criminal damage to a beach café wall. The judge noted, “You had those items with you for the purpose of your sexual gratification,” dismissing Collinson’s claim that he was unaware the shoes were in his bag.
Robber with stiletto 'fetish' who has terrorised seaside town for 15 years is jailed and branded a 'risk' to women https://t.co/HHzh29Gmq1
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Community Impact and Prevention Measures
The case has had a significant impact on the local community. Collinson caused £3,500 damage to the Clock Café in Scarborough while attempting to find shelter, potentially damaging a £13,500 industrial dishwasher.
To prevent future incidents, Collinson is banned from possessing women’s shoes in public under a sexual harm prevention order. This case highlights the importance of early intervention and comprehensive risk assessment in managing individuals with dangerous obsessions.