A MAN convicted of having child porn and sado-masochistic images could move into a house he has bought opposite a Taranaki kindergarten.
The probation service says no post-detention conditions have been imposed by the district court and the man may live where he chooses after December 10.
It is understood that John Francis Hubbard, 66, has bought a house across from the Opunake Communities Kindergarden. He is serving four months’ home detention in New Plymouth for having objectionable images.
Hubbard pleaded guilty and was sentenced in July, after a police raid on his home in August 2010.
Kindergarten chairwoman Claire Hunn said police spoke to teachers on Thursday night about the man.
“Our gateway and our playground is exactly opposite this house. We will be checking with the police to see if there’s any action we can take because we do not want him living there.”
The kindergarten was also sending a notice to parents to stop any “panic”, she said.
Heather Mackie, Community Probation Services regional manager, said Hubbard would complete his sentence on December 10. Probation officers would work with him around “safety planning measures”, including where he lives.
Fairfax, NZ
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