Who has been in the dock at Portsmouth Crown Court as child sex offender dodges jail
By David George
Published 28th Sep 2026, 15:07 BST
These people appeared in court on Friday, September 25.
- Allen Beddingfield, 67 from Warren Way, Barnham, pleaded guilty to one count of possessing an air weapon when prohibited, and one count of sending offensive communications, and was found guilty of two counts of common assault, and one count of possessing an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. He was sentenced to 24 months in custody.
- Chloe Boardman, 27 from Manor Fields, Liphook, indicated guilty pleas to one count of burglary, one count of aggravated vehicle taking, and one count of handling stolen goods. She was sentenced to eight months in custody, suspended for two years.
- Elliott Layzell, 28 from Cottage Grove, Southsea, indicated guilty pleas to four counts of harassment in breach of a restraining order. He was sentenced to two years and four months in custody.
- Gregory Buck, 44 from Pelham Road, Southsea, indicated guilty pleas to three counts of making indecent images of children, and one count of attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child. He was sentenced to eight months in custody, suspended for two years, with 15 rehabilitation days and 150 hours of unpaid work.
- Howard Smethurst, 61 from Montague Road, Eastbourne, pleaded guilty to one count of causing serious injury by careless driving. He was sentenced to a 12-month community order, with 15 rehabilitation days and 100 hours of unpaid work.
- Kevin Buckland, 66 from Segensworth Road, Fareham, indicated a guilty plea to one count of breaching a sexual harm prevention order. His sentence was deferred until Friday, December 11.
- Leyland Larkins, 18 from Northway, Gosport, pleaded guilty to one count of robbery, but not guilty to one count of possessing a bladed article in a public place. He was remanded in custody, and will be sentenced on Friday, October 30.
- Patryk Samsonowicz, 31 of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to one count of rape, one count of assault by penetration, and one count of actual bodily harm, but not guilty to one count of intentional strangulation, and one count of making threats to kill. He was sentenced to nine years in prison, concurrent for all offences.
- Rebar Mustafa, 28 from Malins Road, Buckland, pleaded guilty to one count of harassment without violence, and was found guilty of three counts of intentional strangulation, one count of controlling or coercive behaviour, and one count of criminal damage. He was sentenced to four years and six months in prison, concurrent for all offences.
- Richard Watson, 23 from Harvestgate Walk, Havant, indicated guilty pleas to one count of possession with intent so supply a controlled Class A drug, namely cocaine, and one count of acquiring criminal property. He was remanded on unconditional bail, and will next appear in court on Wednesday, December 23.
- Samule Hook, 41 from Waverley Road, Southsea, indicated a guilty plea to one count of possessing a bladed article in a public place. He was remanded on conditional bail, and will be sentenced on Friday, November 20.