Self-proclaimed misogynist with history of violence against women is banned from going on 'incel forums' and loitering near female toilets

Get your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREESee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Published: 12:55 EDT, 28 August 2026 | Updated: 12:56 EDT, 28 August 2026 A self-proclaimed misogynist with a history of violence against women has been banned from accessing 'incel forums' and loitering near female toilets.Victor Valentine from St Pauls in Cheltenham was issued a five-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order on Monday despite not being convicted of any sexual offences.The 29-year-old self-described misogynist and member of an online incel group received the order at Cheltenham Magistrates' Court after he persistently breached the terms of several Civil Orders.He is now prohibited from using any computers or mobile devices that can access the internet.The Sexual Harm Prevention Order in place is designed to protect the public by restricting a person who poses a threat to the public.But Valentine can still access the internet if he notifies the police VISOR team within three days of acquiring a device and registers it with the teamHe is also allowed to access the internet if the device can retain its internet history and it is at no point deleted.Valentine must have the device's location and data on at all times and again ensure no relevant information is deleted. Self-proclaimed misogynist Victor Valentine, 29, was handed a five-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order on MondayUnder the protection order, he is not allowed to own more than one device with internet access and is prohibited from registering any account with an incel-related chat room or forum.And, if a police officer requests an inspection of the device Valentine must make it immediately available. In addition to the terms of the order, Valentine is not allowed to enter, use or loiter near any female toilets, changing rooms or women only spaces.The order is in place until August 25, 2031 and Valentine could be arrested and jailed for a maximum of five years if any of the conditions are breached.Detective Sergeant Paul Howell said: 'Valentine is well-known for his misogynistic hostility and violence towards women, and we are pleased to have secured this SHPO against him.'Even though Valentine has not been convicted of any sexual offences, this is a preventative measure to keep women and girls in the county safe from harm.'This order will reduce Valentine's ability to further explore his ideology and gives police the opportunity to monitor his behaviour in the community to help reduce his risk of further offending.'Tackling violence against women and girls (VAWG) is a priority for Gloucestershire Constabulary and we will do all we can to prevent crimes, bring offenders to justice, and protect women and girls.'