Who has been in the dock at Portsmouth Crown Court as man denies stalking and sexual abuse
By David George
Published 9th Jun 2026, 12:25 GMT
These people all appeared in court on Monday, June 8.
- Alan McPhillimey, 57 from Copnor Road, Copnor, pleaded not guilty to three counts of engaging in non-penetrative sexual activity with a girl, one count of inciting a girl to engage in sexual activity, one count of assaulting a girl by touching, and one count of raping a girl. He was released on conditional bail, with his trial date set for June 1 next year.
- Conner Farmer, 32 from Lynton Grove, Copnor, pleaded guilty to one count of criminal damage, but not guilty to two counts of controlling or coercive behaviour, and one count of actual bodily harm. He was remanded on conditional bail, and his trial will begin on February 8 next year.
- Jessica Patel-Barnes, 42 from Mollison Rise, Whiteley, pleaded not guilty to two counts of controlling or coercive behaviour, one count of child neglect, one count of actual bodily harm, and one count of criminal damage. She was released on conditional bail, with her trial date set for May 10 next year.
- Kevin Reeves, 62 from Sandpiper Close, Waterlooville, pleaded not guilty to two counts of sexual assault, one count of attempted rape, one count of stalking, and one count of assault by penetration. He was remanded on conditional bail, and his trial will begin on Monday, August 24.
- Michael Taylor, 32 from Meyrick Way, Woodgate, pleaded guilty to one count of aggrevated burglary, and one count of criminal damage. He was remanded on conditional bail, and will be sentenced on Friday, September 11.
- Paul Hunter, 67 from Durlston Drive, Bognor Regis, pleaded not guilty to three counts of raping a girl under 16, and one count of indecent assault on a girl under 16. He was released on conditional bail, and his trial will begin on May 24 next year.
- Robert Austen, 51 from Weevil Lane, Gosport, indicated a guilty plea to one count of actual bodily harm. He was remanded on conditional bail, and will be sentenced on Friday, August 7.
- Robert Marriot, 57 from Morgan Road, Southsea, pleaded not guilty to one count of grievous bodily harm. He was released on conditional bail, with his trial date set for May 17 next year.
- Ruby-Star Bale, 30 from Allaway Aveue, Paulsgrove, pleaded not guilty to one count of actual bodily harm. She was remanded on conditional bail, and her trial will begin on May 17 next year.
- Tyrone Bennett, 33 from Broadmere Avenue, Havant, pleaded guilty to one count of possessing a controlled Class A drug, namely cocaine, but not guilty to three counts of actual bodily harm, three counts of intentional strangulation, two counts of assault by penetration, one count of threatening to damage property, and one count of coercive or controlling behaviour. He was remanded in custody, with his trial date set for Monday, November 9.
- Woody Bale, 24 from Allaway Avenue, Paulsgrove, pleaded not guilty to one count of actual bodily harm. He was remanded on conditional bail, and his trial will begin on May 17 next year.