Jason Franklin Smith

54, Male Custodial - 1y 2025-06-20

Waterlooville, Hampshire

Offender ID: aebc4fad-7010-4046-8c08-f4eadd0a1644

Offence Summary

Jason Franklin Smith was jailed for one year after sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl twice at a pub in Lee-on-the-Solent, approaching her from behind, embracing her, kissing her neck, and pressing his groin against her.

Full Description

A 54-year-old man from Waterlooville has been imprisoned for sexually assaulting a teenage girl at a pub in Lee-on-the-Solent. Jason Franklin Smith, residing on London Road, was sentenced to 12 months in prison at Portsmouth Crown Court on Friday, 20 June 2025, following his conviction on two counts of sexual assault.

The assaults took place on the evening of Saturday, 18 March 2023, at The Wyvern public house located on Common Barn Lane. According to court proceedings, Smith first approached the 17-year-old victim from behind, placed his arms around her chest area, kissed her neck, and made inappropriate comments about looking forward to her 18th birthday. Later that same evening, he approached her again from behind and pressed his groin against her leg and buttocks.

Smith was found guilty of both charges during a trial at Portsmouth Crown Court on Tuesday, 22 April 2025. In addition to the custodial sentence, he has been required to register as a sex offender for one year and is subject to a restraining order to protect the victim.

The case was investigated by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, with PC Lynsey Tallon leading the inquiry. The court heard evidence of the significant and lasting impact the assaults had on the victim, including prolonged anxiety and stress.

This incident underscores the seriousness with which the courts treat sexual offences, particularly those involving vulnerable young individuals in public settings. The sentencing reflects the need to deter such predatory behaviour and provide justice for survivors.

Location

City: Waterlooville

County: Hampshire

Address: London Road

Case Details

Police Force: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary

Sentence Length: 1 year (Custodial)

Expected Release: December 2025
Guideline: two-thirds served for sentences ≥4 years; half otherwise (England & Wales). Estimates only.

Full Sentence End: June 2026
If served in full. Estimates only.

Name heritage (predicted origin)

Country: United Kingdom

Confidence: 80%

Special Thanks

A huge thank you to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary 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: portsmouthnews.uk

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