Adrian Jason Cribb from Gosport has been sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment for child sex offences. The 35-year-old was found guilty following a trial at Portsmouth Crown Court.
Hampshire Constabulary received a report on Thursday 30 March 2023 at 3.25pm regarding a man who had entered into a sexual relationship with a child under 16 years of age.
An extensive police investigation led to Cribb, of Green Crescent in Gosport, being charged with five offences committed between April 2021 and May 2022.
The charges against Cribb included:
- Engaging in digital penetrative sexual activity with a girl aged 13 to 15
- Engaging in penetrative sexual activity with a girl aged 13 to 15
- Engaging in penetrative sexual activity with a girl aged 13 to 15 on at least five separate occasions
- Two counts of rape of a woman aged 16 or over
A jury at Portsmouth Crown Court unanimously found Cribb guilty on Friday 5 September. He appeared for sentencing at Portsmouth Crown Court with case number 44PC0263623 on Thursday 20 November, where he received a 15-year custodial term with a five-year extended licence period.
The court imposed a Sexual Harm Prevention Order with lifelong conditions, an indefinite restraining order protecting the victim, and mandatory lifelong registration on the Sex Offenders Register.
The presiding Judge praised the complainant’s courage and the professionalism of the registered intermediary who provided support throughout the trial.
Detective Constable Nick Sandford-Smith of Operation Amberstone East commented: “I hope this result sends a clear message about the seriousness with which we treat these offences.
“We encourage other victims to come forward and speak to us. We take allegations of this nature extremely seriously and work hard to bring offenders to justice.
“We are committed to ensuring that anyone who causes harm to children faces justice for their horrendous actions, and we will pursue offenders relentlessly.”
Anyone with concerns about child abuse should contact Hampshire Constabulary on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Support services are available for victims of abuse who may not feel confident speaking to police.
The NSPCC helpline provides confidential support for anyone who has experienced childhood abuse or has concerns about a child on 0808 800 5000, or via email at help@nspcc.org.uk. Children can contact Childline on 0800 1111.
Survivors of sexual abuse are entitled to support regardless of whether they report the crime. Various support options are available depending on individual circumstances.
