Gosport child sex offender jailed for 15 years for "horrendous actions" in entering a sexual relationship with a child under the age of 16
A child sex offender has been jailed for 15 years with the judge praising the bravery of the victim in court.
Adrian Jason Cribb, 35, of Green Crescent in Gosport was found guilty of five offences that took place between April 2021 and May 2022 when he entered into a sexual relationship with a child under the age of 16.
He was sentenced on November 20 after being found guilty unanimously by a jury at Portsmouth Crown Court on Friday, September 5 of the below offences:
- Engaging in digital penetrative sexual activity with a girl 13 to 15-years-old
- Engaging in penetrative sexual activity with a girl 13 to 15-years-old
- Engaging in penetrative sexual activity with a girl 13 to 15-years-old on at least five other occasions other than in the second charge
- Two counts of rape a woman 16 years of age or over
As well as being sentenced to 15 years on jail with a five-year extended licence, he will also be subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order with conditions for life, an indefinite restraining order against the victim, and must sign-on to the Sex Offenders Register for life.
At the trial the judge commended the bravery of the victim in court.
Detective Constable Nick Sandford-Smith of Operation Amberstone East said: “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.”
A Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary spokesperson said: “Anyone who has any concerns about child abuse should contact us on 101, or call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
“We recognise that not everyone has the confidence to speak to police, but there is support services available that can help you if you are a victim of abuse.
“Anyone who has experienced abuse in childhood, or is concerned about a child, can contact the NSPCC helpline, confidentially, on 0808 800 5000. Alternatively, you can email [email protected]. Children can contact Childline on 0800 1111.”
Information and guidance on the support available for victims of rape and sexual assault can be found on the police website: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/ro/report/rsa/alpha-v1/advice/rape-sexual-assault-and-other-sexual-offences/rape-sexual-assault-support/