Exclusive:Who has been in the dock at Portsmouth Crown Court as serial burglar admits his crimes
By David George
Published 26th Aug 2026, 11:13 BST
These people appeared in court on Monday, August 24.
- Andi Lawrence, 35 from Ashford Close, Wymering, pleaded guilty to one count of actual bodily harm, and one count of grievous bodily harm without intent, but not guilty to two counts of actual bodily harm, and one count of controlling or coercive behaviour. He was remanded on conditional bail, and will be sentenced on Friday, October 30.
- Charlie Lander, 34 from Harleston Road, Wymering, pleaded guilty to 13 counts of burglary, one count of attempted burglary, and one count of harassment. He was remanded on conditional bail, and will be sentenced on Friday, October 23.
- Christopher Batsford, 48 of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to one count of assault by beating, but not guilty to one count of intentional strangulation. He was remanded in custody, and will next appear in court on Friday, September 18.
- Christoper Fagan, 46 from Botley Drive, Havant, pleaded not guilty to one count concerned in the supply of heroin, and one count concerned in the supply of crack cocaine. He was remanded on unconditional bail, with a trial date set for August 18 next year.
- Darren Cain, 54 from Birdlip Road, Paulsgrove, pleaded guilty to one count concerned in the supply of a controlled Class C drug. He was remanded on unconditional bail, and will be sentenced on Friday, October 23.
- Ethan Kershaw, 23 from Fratton Road, Fratton, pleaded not guilty to one count of rape, and one count of assault by penetration. He was remanded in custody, with a trial date set for January 18 next year.
- Garry Casey, 50 from Knowsley Road, Cosham, was found not guilty to one count of intentional strangulation. He was discharged from the courts.
- Haytham Brare, 40 of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to one count of assault by beating, one count of grievous bodily harm without intent, and one count of controlling or coercive behaviour. He was remanded in custody, and will be sentenced on Friday, October 23.
- Karin Dixon, 59 from Station Road, Portchester, pleaded not guilty to two counts of child abandonment, and two counts of inciting a child to commit gross indecency. She was remanded on unconditional bail, with a trial date set for Monday, October 5.
- Kevin Reeves, 62 from Sandpiper Close, Waterlooville, pleaded not guilty to two counts of sexual assault, one count of attempted rape, one count of assault by penetration, and one count of stalking. He was remanded on conditional bail, with a trial date set for September 6 next year.
- Krzysztof Zaremba, 47 from Portland Terrace, Southsea, pleaded guilty to one count concerned in the supply of a controlled Class C drug. He was remanded on unconditional bail, and will be sentenced on Friday, October 23.
- Perry Coomber, 34 from Normandy Road, Fareham, pleaded guilty to one count of dangerous driving, one count of criminal damage, and one count of possessing an offensive weapon in a public place, but not guilty to one count of making threats to kill. He was remanded on conditional bail, and will be sentenced on Friday, October 23.
- Peter Henry, 40 from Glenleigh Avenue, Cosham, pleaded not guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children. He was remanded on unconditional bail, with a trial date set for August 11 next year.
- Simon Beton, 39 from Harbour View, Fareham, pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children. He was remanded on unconditional bail, and will be sentenced on Friday, October 23.