A man has been sentenced to 14 years imprisonment following a Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary investigation into child sex offences in Waterlooville.

Michael Albery, 36, of Rodney Way, Waterlooville appeared at Portsmouth Crown Court on Friday 30 October, where he was sentenced for the following offences:

• Rape of a girl under 13
• Two counts of sexual assault of a child under 13

Albery pleaded not guilty to the offences, which were committed against two victims in Waterlooville between 2021 and 2023.

However, on Monday 14^th September, following a seven-day trial at Portsmouth Crown Court, he was found guilty by a jury.

He has been sentenced to serve 14 years imprisonment, with a further year on extended licence when released, and has been ordered to sign the sex offenders register for life.

Detective Constable Simon Hitchcock from the Eastern Child Abuse Investigations Team said, “I am pleased to see Albery put behind bars for the horrific offences he has committed.

“Whilst no sentence will ever return the victims to the lives they led before encountering this predator, I hope that knowing he is behind bars helps them, and their families, to begin to rebuild.

“I would like to thank the young victims and their families for their support throughout this investigation, and to commend them for their bravery, which has been key to us securing this result.

“We want to encourage anyone who has been affected by child sexual abuse to please report this too us. We will take your report seriously and work tirelessly to bring offenders to justice.”

We recognise that not everyone has the confidence to speak to police, but there is support services available that can help you if you are a victim of abuse.

Anyone who has experienced abuse in childhood, or is concerned about a child, can contact the NSPCC helpline, confidentially, on 0808 800 5000. Alternatively, you can email help@nspcc.org.uk. Children can contact Childline on 0800 1111.

As a survivor of sexual abuse, you are entitled to support, whether you report the crime or not. You can access different types of support depending on how you are feeling and what you decide to do next.

Please follow the below link for more information;

Support for rape and sexual assault | Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary

Anyone who has any concerns about child abuse should contact us on 101, or call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.