Who has been in the dock at Portsmouth Crown Court as man jailed for child sex offences
By David George
Published 16th Oct 2026, 12:52 BST
These people appeared in court on Thursday, October 15.
- Bobby Watson, 46 of Willow Way, Waltham Abbey, pleaded not guilty to three counts of rape, and one count of encouraging the commission of an indictable-only offence. He was remanded on conditional bail, and will next appear in court on July 19, 2027, for trial.
- Charles Oliver, 21 of Winifred Road, Waterlooville, pleaded guilty to three counts of breaching a sexual harm prevention order, and indicated guilty pleas to three counts of making indecent images of children, plus one count of distributing indecent images of children. He pleaded not guilty to one further count of breaching a sexual harm prevention order. He was sentenced to three months in custody, suspended for six months, with an iPhone and USB stick ordered for deprivation.
- Charlie Johnson, 23 of Rosebery Avenue, Cosham, pleaded not guilty to one count concerned in the supply of cocaine, and one count concerned in the supply of a controlled Class B drug, namely cannabis. He was remanded on unconditional bail, and will next appear in court on July 5, 2027, for trial.
- Christopher Buxey, 43 of Privett Place, Gosport, pleaded guilty to trespassing on a premises with intent to commit a relevant sexual offence, false imprisonment, and actual bodily harm. In relation to a separate investigation, he also admitted two counts of sexual assault of a child under 13, two counts of sexual assault of a child under 13 by penetration, two counts of taking indecent photographs of a child, and three counts of making indecent photographs of a child. He was sentenced to 18 years, with a further five years on licence.
- Jake Gray, 22 of Bayview Court, Hayling Island, pleaded not guilty to one count concerned in the supply of cocaine, one count concerned in the supply of a controlled Class B drug, namely cannabis, and one count of acquiring criminal property. He failed to appear in court, and a warrant was issued for his arrest.
- Matthew Edney, 20 of Savile Crescent, Bordon, indicated a guilty plea to one count of burglary, stealing a small safe containing £18,000 in cash from an address in London. He was remanded on unconditional bail, and will next appear in court on November 25, 2026.
- Olivia Williams, 27 of Broadmead, Sway, was charged with one count of possession with intent to supply a controlled Class A drug, namely cocaine, and one count of possession with intent to supply a controlled Class B drug, namely cannabis. Her case was brought forward to discontinue.
- Patrick Brennan, 48 of New Road, Buckland, pleaded not guilty to one count of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent, and one count of dangerous driving. No pleas were entered for charges of failing to stop after a road accident, and failing to stop when required by a constable.
- Paul Fisher, 57 of St James’ Road, Southsea, pleaded not guilty to one count concerned in the supply of cocaine, and one count concerned in the supply of a controlled Class B drug, namely cannabis. He was remanded on unconditional bail, and will next appear in court on July 5, 2027, for trial.
- Robert Wilson, 40 of Victoria Road, Southsea, pleaded guilty to one count of actual bodily harm, but not guilty to intentional strangulation and a further count of actual bodily harm. He was sentenced to 11 months in prison, and given a five-year restraining order.
- Sally Pearson, 31 of Forton Road, Gosport, indicated guilty pleas to one count of assault by beating of an emergency worker, and one count of racially aggravated harassment, related to an anti-migrant protest in Gosport on September 22. She was sentenced to eight months in custody, suspended for one year.
- Shannon Dodds, 32 of Anns Hill Road, Gosport, indicated guilty pleas to two counts of assault by beating of an emergency worker, related to an anti-migrant protest in Gosport on September 22. She was sentenced to 10 months in custody, suspended for 18 months.
- William Bennett, 26 of Tottenham Road, Landport, was found guilty of assaulting a woman by penetration, but not guilty of rape. He was remanded in custody, and will be sentenced on December 18, 2026.