A CONVICTED sex offender who joined a gym had failed to tell police the name he was using and breached a sexual harm prevention order after volunteering to be a girl’s training partner, a court heard today (June 9).

David Crabb, 35, also known as David Stone, had been in prison in south Wales but moved to a probation hostel at Bangor and ended up living at Llandudno, his barrister said.

Elen Owen, defending at Caernarfon Crown Court, said he worked for a veterans’ charity and was now in veterans’ accommodation in Gloucester.

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She said he hadn’t tried deliberately to hide his identity – a childhood name - and he meant no harm to the girl.

Prosecutor Laura Knightly said he used the surname “Stone” when he joined the gym. He was banned from there following a comment to the girl. Police were contacted.

Crabb admitted failing to comply with notification requirements and breaching a sexual harm prevention order. The judge said he tried to “groom” the youngster.

Judge Timothy Petts told him: “For a man of only 35, your body isn’t in good shape and you are awaiting heart surgery.”

He imposed a 10-month suspended jail term with a three-month overnight curfew and rehabilitation.

He mustn’t attend any sports club or gym which has child members for two years.

A 20-year restraining order was made to protect the girl.