Who has been in the dock at Portsmouth Crown Court as man denies rape charges
By David George
Published 23rd Jun 2026, 10:52 BST
These people were all in the dock on Monday, June 22.
- Aiden MacLean, 29 from Summerlands Walk, Havant, pleaded not guilty to one count of attempted grievous bodily harm, but guilty to two counts of assault by beating, one count of actual bodily harm, one count of having counterfeit currency, one count of intentional strangulation, and one count of criminal damage. He was remanded in custody, and will be sentenced on Friday, August 14.
- Anthony Fernandes, 40 from Elm Grove, Southsea, pleaded not guilty to one count of raping a girl under 13. He was remanded on conditional bail, with a trial date set for April 5 next year.
- Callum Pope, 31 from Cudworth Mead, Hedge End, pleaded not guilty to one count of coercive or controlling behaviour. He was remanded on conditional bail, and his trial will begin on June 7 next year.
- Chad Stanhope, 34 from Monkwood Close, Havant, pleaded not guilty to two counts of assault by beating, one count of actual bodily harm, and one count of intentional strangulation. He was remanded on conditional bail, with a trial date set for May 25 next year.
- Charles Aristide, 40 from Albert Road, Bognor Regis, pleaded not guilty to three counts of assault by beating, two counts of intentional stangulation, and one count of harrassment. He was remanded in custody, and his trial will begin on Monday, November 9.
- Chauncey Hocking, 35 from Osier Close, Tipner, pleaded not guilty to one count of robbery. He was remanded in custody, and will appear in court for trial on Monday, November 9.
- David Spurway, 70 from Woodgate Road, Chichester, pleaded not guilty to five counts of rape, and three counts of indecent assault. He will next appear in court on Wednesday, July 29.
- Edmiral Cela, 28 from Leigh Road, Eastleigh, pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to supply a controlled Class A drug, namely cocaine, one count of possession with intent to supply a controlled Class B drug, namely cannabis, and one count of acquring criminal property, namely £1,800 in cash. He was remanded in custody, with a sentencing date yet to be set.
- Ezekiel McKenzie-Leadbetter, 20 from Hamilton Road, Paulsgrove, pleaded not guilty to one count of possession with intent to supply a controlled Class A drug, namely cocaine, one count of possession with intent to supply a controlled Class B drug, namely cannabis, and one count of acquring criminal property, namely £1,800 in cash. He will next appear in court on Monday, July 20.
- Fabian Henry, 22 from Mayles Lane, Knowle, pleaded not guilty to two counts of exposure, and two counts of assault by beating. He was remanded on conditional bail, with his next court date set for Monday, June 29.
- Gideon Ndum, 52 from St James’ Road, Southsea, pleaded not guilty to one count of sexual assault. His next court hearing is on Monday, July 20.
- Grant Frampton, 35 from Falkland Drive, Warsash, pleaded not guilty to one count of grievous bodily harm with intent, one count of robbery, and one count of perverting the course of justice. He was remanded in custody, with a trial date fixed for Monday, November 16.
- James Terry, 23 from Jamaica Place, Gosport, pleaded not guilty to one count of controlling or coercive behaviour, and one count of intentional strangulation. He was remanded on conditional bail, and his trial will begin on June 14 next year.
- Kieran Dromnes, 33 from Fyning Street, Landport, pleaded guilty to one count of attempted arson, and one count of criminal damage. He was remanded in custody, and will be sentenced on Friday, August 7.
- Lee Locke, 42 from Victoria Road North, Southsea, pleaded not guilty to one count of stalking, and one count of criminal damage. He was remanded in custody, with his next court date set for today (Tuesday, June 23).
- Lee White, 45 from Hawthorn Crescent, Cosham, pleaded not guilty to two counts of shoplifting. He was remanded on conditional bail, with a trial date set for June 7 next year.
- Paul Lawrence, 38 from Specks Lane, Southsea, indicated a guilty plea to one count of grievous bodily harm without intent. He was given a custodial sentence of six months, suspended for 18 months, with 15 rehabilitation days, and ordered to pay compensation of £6,000.
- Robert Brandon, 55 from Bayford Road, Littlehampton, pleaded not guilty to one count of grievous bodily harm with intent, but guilty one count of grievous bodily harm without intent, and one count of actual bodily harm. He was remanded on unconditional bail, with a trial date set for June 7 next year.
- Wayne Dujon, 44 from Hewett Road, Titchfield, pleaded not guilty to one count of grievous bodily harm with intent, and one count of robbery. He was remanded in custody, with his next court hearing taking place on Monday, November 16.