Exclusive:Who has been in the dock at Portsmouth Crown Court as child sex offender jailed
By David George
Published 3rd Jul 2026, 15:11 BST
These people appeared in the dock on Thursday, July 2.
- Alan Stephens, 73 from Lagoon Road, Bognor Regis, has been charged with seven counts of indecent assault. He will next appear in court on April 26 next year.
- Alfie Matthews, 21 from Hurst Green, Gosport, pleaded guilty to two counts of controlling or coercive behaviour, one count of assault by beating and one count of criminal damage, but not guilty to one count of intentional strangulation. He was remanded on unconditional bail, and will be sentenced on Friday, July 31.
- Archie Ellins, 20 from Harleston Road, Wymering, pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to supply a controlled Class A drug, namely cocaine, one count concerned in the supply of a controlled Class B drug, namely cannabis, and one count of using another to look after a firearm. He was remanded in custody, and will be sentenced on Tuesday, July 7.
- John Manning, 50 from Anson Close, Gosport, pleaded guilty to one count of possessing a firearm. He was remanded on conditional bail, and will next appear in court on Tuesday, July 7.
- Mark Wheatcroft, 58 from Sedgley Close, Southsea, pleaded not guilty to six counts of breaching a non-molestation order, two counts of actual bodily harm, one count of coercive or controlling behaviour, one count of intentional strangulation, one count of stalking, one count of sexual assault, and one count of actual bodily harm. He was remanded on conditional bail, with a trial date set for Monday, July 20.
- Raymond Couling, 54 from Havant Road, Drayton, indicated guilty pleas to three counts of possessing indecent images of a child, one count of engaging in sexual comunication with a child, and one count of inciting a boy to engage in sexual activity. He was sentenced to 32 months in prison, concurrent for all offences, made subject to a sexual harm prevention order for 10 years, and must register with the police indefinitely.
- Shayne Small, 19 of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to one count of wilful obstruction of a highway, namely the M275, and indicated a guilty plea to one count of causing danger to other road users. He was remanded on unconditional bail, and will be sentenced on Friday, August 7.
- Thane Styler, 18 from Orange Grove, Gosport, pleaded not guilty to one count of grievous bodily harm with intent, and one count of possessing a knife in a public place. He was remanded in custody, with a trial date set for Monday, October 12.