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A man has been sentenced to 14 years imprisonment following a Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary investigation into child sex offences in Waterlooville.

Michael Albery, 36, of Rodney Way, Waterlooville appeared at Portsmouth Crown Court on Friday 30 October, where he was sentenced for the following offences:

• Rape of a girl under 13
• Two counts of sexual assault of a child under 13

Albery pleaded not guilty to the offences, which were committed against two victims in Waterlooville between 2021 and 2023.

However, on Monday 14th September, following a seven-day trial at Portsmouth Crown Court, he was found guilty by a jury.

He has been sentenced to serve 14 years imprisonment, with a further year on extended licence when released, and has been ordered to sign the sex offenders register for life.

Detective Constable Simon Hitchcock from the Eastern Child Abuse Investigations Team said: 

"I am pleased to see Albery put behind bars for the horrific offences he has committed.

"Whilst no sentence will ever return the victims to the lives they led before encountering this predator, I hope that knowing he is behind bars helps them, and their families, to begin to rebuild.  

"I would like to thank the young victims and their families for their support throughout this investigation, and to commend them for their bravery, which has been key to us securing this result.

"We want to encourage anyone who has been affected by child sexual abuse to please report this too us. We will take your report seriously and work tirelessly to bring offenders to justice."

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Brave Victim Speaks Out After Child Rapist Jailed for 30 Years

A child rapist has been jailed for 30 years for “truly abhorrent” levels of abuse against a girl that began when she was 11 years old.

Sean White, 55, formerly of Harrow Way, Waterlooville, was sentenced at Portsmouth Crown Court on May 22. He was convicted after an eight-day trial in March 2025 of five counts of rape of a child over 13, one count of indecent assault of a child, and one count of rape of a child under 13 — offences equating to 21 rapes in total. The abuse took place between 2003 and 2010. Police praised the victim’s bravery after she reported the crimes in April 2024.

White was also given a five-year extended licence, made subject to an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO), and issued with a restraining order in relation to the victim.

In a powerful personal statement read in court, the woman, now in her 30s, said:

“During a time where I should have been making happy memories, learning how to become a functioning member of society and experiencing the love and support of a family, I instead experienced a time full of fear, endless abuse and complete isolation.

“Due to the way I shut down, I wanted keep those traumatic events locked up in the furthest, darkest corner in my mind and do everything in my power to never think about them. In doing so, I dismissed any notion of receiving justice.

“I convinced myself that even if I did come forward, no-one would believe me and he would get away with it. I no longer want to accept that is the case. I have come to accept that it's time to have my voice heard and I owe it to my younger self to get both justice and long-awaited closure I deserve.

“I could never fully explain, nor expect anyone to completely understand, the impact of those events, but what I can say is that man changed my life in the most tragic way possible, and standing in the court room coming forward, although difficult, is absolutely necessary.

“I no longer want to just 'survive'. I want to live, and having Sean appropriately sentenced is one step closer to achieving that. I want him to know that he no longer has power over me, I do not fear him and he will not control my life.”

Detective Sergeant Drew Wright, of the Child Abuse Investigation Team, said:

“This investigation into White’s repeated sexual abuse of a young girl over several years has been long and complex.

“White subjected his victim to a truly abhorrent level of abuse, and I am glad that he is now behind bars. This result has only been possible thanks to the courage of the woman involved throughout the investigation and criminal justice process.

“I would like to express my sincere thanks for the bravery and tenacity she has shown, and while I know that nothing will ever take away everything she has been through, I really hope that this sentence goes some way to helping her move forward with her life.

“We would encourage anyone who has been a victim of abuse of any kind, no matter when it happened, to please report it. You will be able to speak to specialist detectives in confidence, who will listen to you and support you.”

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A man has been jailed for life today for offences including attempted murder and rape in Portsmouth.

Benjamin Coates, 42, of Eagle Avenue in Waterlooville was sentenced at Winchester Crown Court today (Friday 17 October) after he was found guilty of a number of offences committed against a woman in her 30s in Portsmouth between April and December 2024.

On 8 December 2024, Coates assaulted the woman, breaking her ribs, and then continued to assault her over a three-day period until 11 December, when police were called after a member of the public heard the woman screaming.

On police attendance, it was discovered that Coates had thrown the woman through a window, breaking her legs, and repeatedly kicked her in the face.

An investigation was launched by the Eastern Criminal Investigation Department and it was found that over the course of eight months, Coates had subjected the woman to repeated physical, sexual and emotional abuse and made threats to the woman’s family.

Coates was found guilty by a jury on 8 July 2025 of the following offences:

• Attempted murder
• Five counts of rape
• Intentional strangulation
• Controlling coercive behaviour
• Threatening to share intimate images
• Threats to kill

He has been sentenced to serve life imprisonment with a minimum term of 19 years. If released, he will remain on licence for the rest of his life.

Detective Sergeant Lucia Davies of the Eastern Criminal Investigations Department said:

“Benjamin Coates has received the only sentence appropriate for the unimaginable devastation and pain he has caused; a life behind bars.

“The depravity of the offences he has committed against the victim and her family are beyond words and I am glad that this dangerous man will not be able to subject any one else to this horrific behaviour.

“I cannot commend the victim enough for her bravery and courage in supporting us to bring this man to justice. I can’t begin to imagine the effect this has had on her both mentally and physically, but she has been integral to getting the result we did today. We couldn’t have done it without her unwavering strength.

“I know that no sentence will ever turn back time and undo the damage Coates has done, but I hope that knowing he will never be free will eventually help her begin her journey to rebuilding her life.

“I understand that coming forward and reporting to us can feel impossibly difficult and scary, but to anyone who is in an abusive relationship of any kind, I promise you that if you bring this to us, you will be listened to, you will be heard and we will do everything in our power to ensure that the perpetrator is brought to justice.”

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A 54-year-old man from Waterlooville has been jailed for a year after he sexually assaulted a 17-year-old girl at a pub in Lee-On-The-Solent.

On Saturday 18 March 2023 Jason Franklin Smith of London Road was in the Wyvern on Common Barn Lane, approached the victim from behind, wrapped his arms around her chest, kissed her down her neck and stated that he couldn’t wait for her 18th birthday. Later the same evening he again approached her from behind and rubbed his groin on her leg and buttocks.

On Tuesday 22 April 2025 Smith was found guilty of two counts of sexual assault at Portsmouth Crown Court. He was jailed for a year at the same court today (Friday 20 June 2025) and was ordered to sign the sex offenders register for a year and is subject to a restraining order.

Officer in the case, PC Lynsey Tallon said: “I’m pleased that the court has sent Smith to prison for these assaults that have had a significant impact on the victim causing her anxiety and stress over a long period of time. The restraining order and requirement to sign the sex offenders register will also provide reassurance to the victim and her family”.

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Lee Alan Kneller, 39, of Chaffinch Green, Waterlooville appeared at Portsmouth Crown Court on Friday 7 February, where he was sentenced to eight and a half years imprisonment for robbery and sexual assault.

On Saturday 8 June 2024, officers were called to reports that the woman in her 40s had been attending an address on Vian Road in her role as a carer, when Kneller had knocked on the door and pushed his way past her into the address, claiming to need to use the bathroom.

The woman told Kneller to leave, however he proceeded to sexually assault her and demand money, before stealing her handbag and fleeing the address.

An investigation was immediately launched by Havant and East Hants Criminal Investigations Department, and thanks to CCTV enquiries and the public’s response to a media appeal for information, Kneller was quickly identified and arrested later the same day.

Kneller pleaded guilty to both robbery and sexual assault and was sentenced on Friday 7 February to eight and a half years imprisonment and order to sign the sexual offender’s register indefinitely.

Officer in charge of the case DC Ashlee Wait said, “I am very happy to see Lee Kneller face justice for his crimes and would like to thank the public for their assistance in helping us get him off of the streets as swiftly as possible.

“Kneller’s crimes against a woman who was simply doing her job are horrendous, and I am glad to see him put behind bars. No one should feel unsafe in their place of work and I commend the victim highly for coming forward and helping us prevent Kneller from attacking anyone else.

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David Valentine (57) of Hambledon Road, Denmead appeared at Portsmouth Crown Court on Friday 7 February, following a Hampshire and Isle of Wight investigation into child sex offences.

Valentine previously appeared at the same court on Monday 2 December where, following a six-day trial, a jury found him guilty of indecent assault, assault of a child under 13 by penetration and two counts of assault by penetration.

During the trial, the court heard how Valentine had sexually assaulted one girl in Havant on multiple occasions between 2012 and 2021, when she was between the ages of 6 and 13.

The court also heard how he had sexually assaulted another girl in Hedge End in 2003, when she was between 10-11 years old.

Valentine appeared at Portsmouth Crown Court on Friday 7 February, where he was sentenced to 9 years imprisonment, with a four-year extension to his license period.

At sentencing, the judge made comment that Valentine was “particularly remorseless” and that he had “demolished [the victims’] sense of safety and privacy.”

The judge also noted that he had “objectified their bodies” and classified him as dangerous.

The officer in charge of the cases, Police Staff Investigator Samantha Nother from the Eastern Child Abuse Investigation Team said, ““It am very pleased to see David Valentine face justice. The deceit and lack of remorse only reinforces how dangerous David Valentine is.  

“I feel it is important to emphasise the fact that the case against him was only possible due to the strength of the young victim to come forward to her family about the abuse she had recently suffered, and the courage of the initial victim to revisit the details of the abuse in her past.

“It is because of their inspirational bravery that we have been able to hold him to account for his actions and for him to receive a significant and appropriate custodial sentence.

“We are aware that every case of abuse is unique and impacts people differently and we work with each victim with this in mind. Whether victims come forward at the time of the abuse or years later, we will always take their disclosures seriously and without judgement.”

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A 36 year old mum has been jailed for four years after she had a threesome with two 13 year old boys in her son's bedroom while he was at school.

Extremely promiscuous Natalie Harris, of Waterlooville, started sending sexual messages to one of the schoolboys on Snapchat before inviting them both to her address. In a total disregard of any moral compass, the mother of six developed an obsession for sex with young boys and wanted attention after a break-up, Portsmouth Crown Court heard.

Despite begging the boys to keep it a secret, she was arrested after a video of the threesome filmed by one of the boys was circulated around their school. Harris wept in the dock on Thursday (August 15) as she was jailed for four years, having admitted four counts of engaging in sexual activity with a child.

A mother of one of the 13 year old boys said Harris had taken away his childhood. Prosecutor Matthew Lawson said both boys, who cannot be named for legal reasons, were 13 at the time of the incident which took place in Waterlooville in November 2022.

"The case came to light in January of last year," he told Portsmouth Crown Court. There was a video that had been circulating around the school both boys attended. The police got a call from a concerned parent which showed an adult female engaging in sexual activity with a boy."

The court heard the two boys initially denied involvement, before one of them eventually told their mother. Mr Lawson said Harris was identified as the woman in the video via distinctive hand tattoos. Her mobile phone was seized by police and a thread of messages between her and one of the boys - who she had saved in her contacts as Rachel.

It was heard she told him he shouldn't tell anyone as she could go to prison and to stick up for him if anything was said about her. Telling the court how the boy came forward to tell his mum he had been the one who took the video, Mr Lawson said: "He said in November 2022, around the time of the World Cup, the defendant had started to message him on Snapchat and by text. He said the messages became sexual and invited both boys to go to her house. It was clear to both boys they were going there for sex."

The court heard when they arrived at the address, Harris took them to her son's bedroom, where they had sex for roughly 40 minutes and left before her own boy was due to return from school. She was arrested and initially claimed 'no knowledge' of who the woman was in the video. In a victim impact statement read to the court, the mother of the boy who came forward, said she had seen her son fade away as a result of the awful nightmare.

She added her poor boy has lost interest in several hobbies and now stays indoors as a result. "My heart just breaks, I couldn't have imagined this happening to my son - he is a child," she said. "Natalie has completely turned our family upside down. The worst thing about all of this is she has taken away his childhood and I will never forgive her. [He] will never get back the childhood that has been taken from him. This will stay with us now for the rest of our lives."

Harris - who has since been diagnosed with bipolar and multiple personality disorder - was suffering from a 'manic episode' following her split, it was heard. In mitigation, Berenice Mulvanny said Harris was deeply remorseful and devastated about her behaviour. She said it had been triggered by a break-up with a partner. On Harris' split with her partner, Judge Sarah Munro KC said: "You reacted to his departure in a dramatic way. In your behaviour you became extremely promiscuous."

She said a dramatic change was noted in Harris' mood which included an obsession in you for sex with young boys. [The boy] described how you started to send him messages and invited him to your home," she said. You took them to your son's bedroom and engaged in sexual activity with both boys. They left because it was time for your son to come home from school.

On the boy who reported the incident, she said: "The impact upon [him] has been dreadful. He feels guilty about what happened. You have clearly turned that family upside down and taken [his] childhood away from him." Sentencing her, she said: "No sentence I can pass can give [him] his childhood back or undo the damage you have done to him."

The judge said the trigger for the 'manic episode' which resulted in erratic behaviour was her split with her partner. "You felt unloved and you began to act in a way to get attention," she added. In your desire for attention you gave no consideration on the long term detrimental impact on these young boys. There was significant planning and grooming behaviour used by you, a serious abuse of trust and a very significant disparity in age. She added there had been a 'total disregard of any moral compass' and jailed her for four years. Harris was also made the subject of a 10 year restraining order and a Sexual Harm Prevention Order of the same length.

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Ruthless predator Paul Abbinnett, 38, of Oracle Drive, attempted to seduce the “extremely vulnerable” child into sex - before he was ousted and sent to jail for three years and six months at Portsmouth Crown Court.

Abbinnett had claimed he was just “having a laugh” during the trial but jurors convicted him of one count of causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity in 2020. He was found not guilty of rape a child under 13, sexual activity with a child, attempted rape of a child under 13, causing or inciting a child under 13 to engage in a sexual activity and sexual assault of a child under 13.

The sentence hearing was told how Abbinnett engaged the girl in sexual activity with him after sending lewd messages encouraging her to perform oral sex on him and telling her to wait naked for him. “(The victim) was extremely vulnerable. He took advantage of this,” prosecutor Matthew Lawson said.

Mr Lawson told the court how police recovered short Snapchat videos of Abbinnett stroking the girl’s breasts, moving his face side to side in her chest and rubbing her chest under a cover.

James Caldwell, defending, said the fallout from Abbinnett’s offending had led to “serious ramifications to the defendant outside court” due to “high emotional states” with the defendant losing his job and him now set to lose his home. Family members had also been impacted following his conviction in July.

Mr Caldwell said Abbinnett did not feel a probation report “fairly or accurately reflected his state of mind” but judge Michael Bowes KC said the defendant had shown “no remorse” after maintaining his innocence there was “nothing sexual in (his messages)”.

The judge said the offending amounted to “serious sexual abuse” and was “so serious that only an immediate custodial sentence can be justified” before adding: “The jury rejected (your claim) you were just having a laugh or using inappropriate language. Your intention was that (sexual activity) would take place even though in the end it did not.”

Speaking of the impact on the girl, judge Bowes said: “The effect on her has been profound. She is undoubtedly very damaged as a result of your conduct. It is to be hoped she will start to make a good recovery.”

The judge said Abbinnett would be released halfway through his three and a half year sentence. Details of a sexual harm prevention order will be fixed at a subsequent hearing. His sex offender registration requirements would be “indefinite”.

The girl was in court for the hearing with her family but a decision was made to not have her victim impact statement read out.

But after the hearing the family said: “No sentence would be enough for what he made her suffer but knowing he is now known for what he is - and that it will now stay with him for life on the sex offenders register and some prison time - has made a big difference.

“We would like to thank everyone that has worked with us and supported us through these times.”

A previous family statement had said: “He took the innocence from a child and turned her life upside down. He controlled and manipulated her and caused a lot of damage.

“He has caused her suffering which has led to her self-harming, having no self-confidence, low self-esteem, depression and anxiety. The scars and trauma will never end.”

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A 27 year-old man from Waterlooville has been jailed for a year after being found guilty of sexual assault by touching, following an assault on a girl at a pub in Southsea.

In the early hours of Saturday 25 September 2021 the teenager was approached by a man on the dancefloor at the One-Eyed Dog on Elm Grove and sexually assaulted.

On Thursday 17 August 2023, Promise Musemwa of Downs Close in Waterlooville was sentenced to 12 months in prison at Portsmouth Crown Court after being found guilty at the same court on 19 July. Judge Henry described Musemwa’s actions as “unacceptable” and “arrogant” upon sentencing.

Investigating officer DC Lauren Howard said: “I’d like to echo the Judge’s comments, Musemwa’s actions were totally unacceptable and I’m pleased that following a thorough investigation we have secured this result at court. It sends a clear message that we take all reports of sexual assault very seriously and will seek to secure justice for victims.

“We continue to work alongside a number of agencies to keep people safe within Portsmouth’s Night Time Economy, including Portsmouth City Council’s Violent Crime Reduction Unit and their licensing and environmental health teams, Street Pastors, South Central Ambulance Service, CCTV staff and security and staff at all of our licensed premises”.

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He attacked at woman at Newport bus station, Isle of Wight, and dragged her towards Church Litten Park.

The woman fought back and managed to get away.

Following his release from prison, Willett had to stay at an approved premises in Waterlooville.

He is also required to inform police of any change of address within three days, including if he had no fixed abode, and to register any online usernames with Hampshire Constabulary.

This is part of Willetts sex offender notification requirements.

On June 5, he absconded from his approved premises, and police found he had created online usernames which he had not registered.

Police issued an appeal to the public for help in finding Willett on Wednesday.

The sex offenderwas arrested on the Isle of Wight on the same day.

Willett was charged yesterday with two counts of breaching his sex offender notification requirements.

The 23-year-old was also recalled to prison for breaching his licence conditions, and will serve the remainder of his previous sentence.

He admitted the notification requirement breaches at Isle of Wight Magistrates Court.

Willett was handed an additional eight-month prison term, and had to pay 85 in costs, and a 128 victim surcharge

Acting Detective Inspector Mark Edis said Willett was arrested within hours of publishing the wanted appeal.

He added: We are very grateful to the local community who supported our efforts to locate Willett after he absconded.

Licence conditions and notification requirements are legally binding, and are put in place to protect the public by ensuring individuals do not re-offend.

There are of course those individuals, like Willett, who show absolute disregard for this.

We invest significant resources into the management of sex offenders and the protection of the public, and take this duty very seriously.

We hope that the swift action taken by police reassures the community of this, and that we will make every to put those who still choose to offend right back where they belong in prison.

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A sex offender has been jailed for two and a half years for breaching the terms of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO).

Andrew Haire was handed the 10 year SHPO on 26 November 2020, as part of a sentence for making indecent images of children whilst living on the Isle of Wight, for which he also received a 20 month jail term.

The 42-year-old, of Stakes Road in Waterlooville, was subject to a number of prohibitions under the SHPO, including using any device that can access the internet unless he notifies a police officer from his local public protection unit that he possesses the item first.

The conditions also made clear that any device possessed by Haire must have the capacity to retain and display the internet history, or has been approved by police if the device was unable to retain the history.

After he was released from prison, Haire had to wear an electronic tag which was monitored and indicated he had been visiting libraries in Hampshire.

Police enquiries established that, on a number of occasions between 31 August and 12 October, Haire had been using a library card to access the internet.

Officers attended Haire's address on 12 October where he was arrested, and officers searching his room located a library card in his name, along with writings detailing his fantasies of abusing children.

In interview, Haire revealed he had accessed computers at public libraries in Portsmouth, Havant and Waterlooville with the sole aim of accessing indecent images of children.

He was subsequently charged with breaching his SHPO, and he admitted the offence when he appeared at Portsmouth Magistrates' Court on 13 October this year.

Appearing at Portsmouth Crown Court today (Friday 12 November), Haire was jailed for 30 months.

PC Pamela Fisher, from the Eastern Offender Management Team, said: "Andrew Haire is a particularly dangerous individual who has clearly shown no sign of willingness to comply with the conditions imposed on him by the courts.

"Sexual Harm Prevention Orders are put in place to protect the public, and ensure that individuals do not re-offend. Where they choose to disregard them, they are rightly punished and I am pleased that Haire is now back behind bars.

"Haire admitted what he had been doing, and this was further evidenced by our enquiries and what was recovered from his bedroom.

"Despite his admissions to police, he had nonetheless attempted to access computers away from his address in public libraries, and we would urge anyone who uses this kind of facility and notices anyone behaving in a suspicious manner to report this to police.

"We invest significant resources into the protection of the public and the management of sex offenders, and it's a duty we take very seriously.

"Officers will often make unannounced visits to offenders where they are subject to an intrusive investigative interview process. This helps us understand an offender's routine, interests and behaviours so we can closely monitor them and keep the public safe."

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Police in Hampshire have launched an appeal to locate a man in connection with a sexual assault.

Hampshire Constabulary say they are looking for 27-year-old Zackery Bell after a sexual assault in Waterlooville.

The incident in question happened on December 6 of last year.

After extensive enquiries to try to locate him, the public are now being asked for their help.

He has links to Sussex and it is believed that he could be in Warwickshire.

A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: "We are trying to locate wanted man Zackery Bell. Can you help or do you know his whereabouts?

"If you have seen him, or know where he is, do not approach him but contact us on 101, quoting 44200471788.

"We would also like to remind people that anyone found to be harbouring him to obstruct our attempts to locate him may be committing an offence and be liable for arrest themselves."

As well as 101, people can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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A man has been sentenced to two years and six months in prison after being found guilty of several non-recent sex offences in Cowplain following a trial at Portsmouth Crown Court.

Simon Shaw, 46, of St John Street in Wells, Somerset, was found guilty on Friday 8 January of four counts of engaging in non-penetrative sexual activity with a child.

The court heard that Shaw began abusing his victim in 2011, with his final offence occurring in 2012.

His offences were reported to the police by the victim in 2017.

He was sentenced on Monday 8 March, after previously denying all charges against him.

Detective Sergeant Shaun Goddard from Hampshire Constabulary's Eastern Criminal Investigation Department said: "Understandably this was a very traumatic ordeal for the victim and I would like to commend her on her bravery and courage, which has helped secure this guilty verdict.

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