Man sentenced for sexually motivated offences
On Monday 4 November 2024, The Magistrate’s Court sentenced 36-year-old Andrew Russell Renouf to six months in prison after he admitted two counts of conduct likely to cause a breach of the peace and one count of a breach of a sex offender restraining order. He was made subject of the notification requirements on the Sex Offenders’ Register for a minimum of seven years.
Renouf committed the offences in June 2024. He used a mobile phone, concealed in a specially adapted case, to covertly film women in public places around Jersey. The crimes were committed for his own sexual gratification. By possessing the phone, Renouf was in breach of his sexual offender restraining order which had been imposed in 2021 for similar offending.
Police Constable Jack Maguire, the investigating officer, said the States of Jersey Police were committed to robustly investigating offenders who target women and girls.
He added: “Tackling offending against women and girls is a force priority. The States of Jersey Police are committed to investigating and prosecuting all offenders and encourage anyone who has been the victim of a crime to report to police or other agencies below who are in a position to offer support and guidance through all stages of the criminal justice process.”
There are several local agencies that offer advice and support:
Jersey Domestic and Sexual Abuse Support (JDAS) offer specialist support and guidance in relation to domestic or sexual abuse incidents. Support is provided before, during and after any police investigation or court hearing. It is also available when police are not involved. Call: 01534 880505 or email JDAS@gov.je
The SARC at Dewberry House provide expert independent and confidential support to victims of sexual abuse. The Centre comprises of a team of experts with a wealth of knowledge and experience in advising, supporting and treating anyone who has been raped or sexually assaulted. Call: 01534 888222.
Jersey Action Against Rape (JAAR) provide and maintain a supporting framework for survivors and their families. Tel: 01534 482801.
FREEDA (Freedom from Domestic Abuse) offer a 24-hour helpline, access to safe accommodation as well as help and support for victims of domestic abuse. Tel: 0800 735 6836.
Victims First Jersey is a free and independent service offering confidential support to victims and witnesses of crime. Tel: 0800 735 1612.
