A SEX offender has appeared in court after failing to inform police of his address.
Alwyn Jones, of High Street, Tarvin, was jailed in 1997 for eight years after committing serious sexual of fences.
As part of his compliance with the sex offenders' register, he needed to report to Chester Police Station annually to confirm his address.
But the 37-year-old failed to do so in March and was subsequently arrested.
Jones appeared at Chester Crown Court on Monday after previously pleading guilty to failing to comply with the register.
Simon Mills, defending, said there had been a misunderstanding as police had visited Jones last June. He therefore assumed he would not have to register again until this June.
Mr Mills said: 'He had not changed address, police found him where he was registered already.
'There is no sign of any future sexual offending or return to that lifestyle.
'My client has done remarkably well in his life since being released from prison.
'He says that prison works - before being convicted he could not read or write.
'He passed several courses in the eight years and since his release has constantly been employed.
'He also has a partner, a respectable, hard-working woman who knows everything about his past and stands by him.'
Jones was fined £1,500 and was ordered to pay £100 costs.
