Man jailed for 14 years for child sex offences in Waterlooville
A jury found him guilty after a seven-day trial at Portsmouth Crown Court
A man who raped a girl under 13 and sexually assaulted a child has been jailed for 14 years.
36-year-old Michael Albery, from Waterlooville, was sentenced at Portsmouth Crown Court on Friday 30th October.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary investigated the offences, which were committed against two victims in Waterlooville between 2021 and 2023.
He was sentenced for the rape of a girl under 13 and two counts of sexual assault of a child under 13.
Albery pleaded not guilty to the offences.
A jury found him guilty on Monday 14th September, following a seven-day trial at Portsmouth Crown Court.
As well as the 14-year prison sentence, he will serve a further year on extended licence when he is released.
He has also been ordered to sign the sex offenders register for life.
What police have said
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."
He also said: "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."
Detective Constable Hitchcock said: "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."
He added: "We want to encourage anyone who has been affected by child sexual abuse to please report this to us. We will take your report seriously and work tirelessly to bring offenders to justice."
Where to find support
Police recognise that not everyone has the confidence to speak to them, but support services are available for victims 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.
They can also email [email protected] .
Children can contact Childline on 0800 1111.
Police say survivors of sexual abuse are entitled to support, whether or not they report the crime.
More information is available on the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary website under "Support for rape and sexual assault".
Anyone with concerns about child abuse can contact the force on 101.
They can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.