Karl Henry, 33, of Great Ranton, Pitsea was arrested on Tuesday 18 November following a...

Published: 8:57 am November 27, 2020
Updated: 5:54 am October 8, 2025
A man has been charged as part of an investigation into allegations of sexual communications with a child – UKNIP

Karl Henry, 33, of Great Ranton, Pitsea was arrested on Tuesday 18 November following a call to us by a third party
Following work from Basildon CID and our Management of Sexual Offenders and Violent Offenders team (MOSOVO), he has been charged with attempting to cause a child to watch or look at an image of sexual activity, attempting to cause or incite a child to engage in sexual activity, and two counts of breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO).
He appeared at Basildon Magistrates’ Court the following day (Wednesday 19 November).
He is next due to appear at Basildon Crown Court on 17 December.

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