Lee Robert Wilson

A man from Waterlooville has been sentenced to over six years in prison for historical child sex offences committed in the late 1990s. Lee Robert Wilson, aged 49, of Wait End Road, was found guilty following a trial at Portsmouth Crown Court.

The abuse was first reported to Hampshire Constabulary in October 2017 by the victim, who was an adult woman at the time of reporting. She detailed how Wilson had sexually abused her on multiple occasions at his home when she was under the age of 16. The incidents occurred in the late 1990s, marking a period of non-recent child abuse that required a thorough investigation by officers.

Following a lengthy and complex probe, Wilson was charged with three counts of indecent assault on a child under 16. The case proceeded to trial at Portsmouth Crown Court on 29 March 2022, where a jury unanimously convicted him. On 7 April 2022, Wilson returned to the same court for sentencing, where Judge [name not specified] imposed a custodial term of six and a half years. Additionally, he was made subject to an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order to protect the public from further risk.

• Offences: Three counts of indecent assault on a child under 16
• Abuse period: Late 1990s
• Report date: October 2017
• Trial date: 29 March 2022
• Sentencing date: 7 April 2022
• Sentence: 6 years 6 months imprisonment
• Additional order: Indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order

DC Marie Harding, the investigating officer from Hampshire Constabulary, commented on the case: “Wilson has caused a great deal of harm and suffering to the woman, who was a child at the time of this abuse. I want to commend the victim’s bravery in coming forward to report this matter to police, and her courage in attending court to give evidence. I would also like to thank all involved in this case for their patience throughout what was a lengthy investigation.” The conviction underscores the commitment of Hampshire Constabulary to pursuing historical sexual abuse cases, ensuring that perpetrators are held accountable regardless of the time elapsed.

Source: Official Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary news release, published 7 April 2022.