Derek Winston Seekings - Convicted Sex Offender from Farnborough

Derek Winston Seekings

66, Male Custodial - 11y 2021-01-13

Farnborough, Surrey

Offender ID: 800e1bf3-1a75-4143-95bc-5529bc443307

Offence Summary

Retired Surrey Police sergeant Derek Winston Seekings was jailed for 11 years for raping a woman on two occasions between 1994 and 2000.

Full Description

Derek Winston Seekings, 66, from Southern Way, Farnborough, Hampshire, a retired Surrey Police sergeant who left the force in 2005, was sentenced on 13 January 2021 at court for two counts of rape committed between 1994 and 2000 in Surrey. Charged in July 2019, Seekings received concurrent sentences: five-and-a-half years for one count and nine years for the other, with lifetime registration on the sex offenders register.

The attacks targeted a woman who cannot be named for legal reasons, exploiting Seekings' position within the police. Surrey Police conducted an internal and criminal investigation, leading to his conviction despite the passage of time.

The judge, Stephen Mooney, described Seekings as a 'predator', emphasising the breach of trust. Half of one sentence is served in custody, with the rest on licence, allowing for potential recall.

Sentencing Quote: 'Your actions as a police officer make this betrayal all the more egregious,' Judge Mooney stated.

Location

City: Farnborough

County: Surrey

Address: Southern Way

Case Details

Police Force: Surrey Police

Sentence Length: 11 years (Custodial)

Expected Release: April 2029
Guideline: ~75% served for ≥4 years, ~50% otherwise. Estimates only.

Full Sentence End: January 2032
If served in full. Estimates only.

Name heritage (predicted origin)

Country: United Kingdom

Confidence: 95%

Special Thanks

A huge thank you to Surrey Police for their tireless dedication in bringing this offender to justice. Your commitment and hard work truly help keep our communities safe, and we are deeply grateful.

Source: getsurrey.co.uk

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