Wigan sex offender fined for breaching custody release terms

A sex offender has been fined for failing to notify the authorities with his personal details days after being released from custody.
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Samuel Grundy, 26, of Brambling Way, Lowton, stood before Wigan and Leigh magistrates to plead guilty to the breach of the Sexual Offences Act by not observing notification requirements on March 10.

The hearing was told that he was required by law to make such notifications within three days of release.

His fine, court costs and victim services surcharge came to £525.