Portsmouth man jailed for 15 years for "barbaric" child sex offences
A Portsmouth man who committed “barbaric” child sex offences has been jailed for 15 years.
Rhogan Kent, 28, of London Road in Portsmouth, was found guilty of five counts of serious sexual offences against a child, including raping a child under 13, committed between 2020 and 2022. Kent was sentenced at Portsmouth Crown Court on January 14 after a jury a handed down a guilty verdict following a seven day trial on November 4, 2025.
The abuse was first reported to police in September 2022 prompting a lengthy investigation by detective Hannah Owen who was attached to the Child Abuse Investigation Team (CAIT) at the time.
Following the sentencing she praised the bravery of the victim. DS Owen now of the Eastern Criminal Investigation Department team, said: “Whilst no sentence can ever take back what the victim and their family have gone through, I am pleased to see Kent face justice and be put behind bars for these truly barbaric crimes.
“I would like to thank the young victim and their family for their courage and resolve throughout this investigation. Their support has been key to us securing this result and I truly hope that this can help put them on the path to rebuilding their lives.”
Alongside the 15 year jail sentence, Kent was also handed a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and ordered to sign the sex offenders register for life.
DS Owen added: “We want to encourage anyone who has been affected by child sexual abuse to please report this too us. We take all reports of this nature extremely seriously and promise you that we will work tirelessly to bring offenders to justice.”
The police advice that you can contact them on 101, where you can speak to an officer in confidence, or report online at Report a crime | Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary
Alternatively, you can visit the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary website for more information on where to seek independent support in your area: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/rsa/rape-and-sexual-assault/support-for-victims-of-rape-and-sexual-assault/