Exclusive:Who has been in the dock at Portsmouth Crown Court as man denies murder and causing a child's death
By David George
Published 28th Aug 2026, 13:32 BST
These people appeared in court on Wednesday, August 26.
- Aaron Grant, 34 of no fixed abode, indicated guilty pleas to two counts of sexual assault, one count of exposure, one count of actual bodily harm and one count of racially aggravated provocation of violence. He was sentenced to 12 months in prison, consecutive to other terms being served.
- Adrian Lawton, 32 of no fixed abode, pleaded not guilty to one count of murder, and one count of causing the death of a child. He was remanded in custody, and will next appear in court on Monday, November 16.
- Jack Hickman, 31 from South Parade, Southsea, was found not guilty of two counts of actual bodily harm. He has been discharged by the courts.
- James Searson, 38 from Forton Road, Gosport, indicated a guilty plea to one count of harassment. He was sentenced to 18 months in custody, with an eight-month imprisonment.
- Maria-Emanuela Statescu, 26 from Proctor Way, Luton, pleaded guilty to one count concerned in the fraudulent evasion of a prohibition on the importation of a controlled Class B drug, and one count of acquiring criminal property. She will be sentenced on Friday, October 9.
- Michael Gibbins, 38 from Heyshott Road, Southsea, indicated a guilty plea to one count of cultivating a controlled Class B drug, namely cannabis. He was sentenced to 20 months in prison, suspended for two years.