FREDERICK TUBBS FROM PORTSMOUTH SENTENCED TO 23 YEARS FOR SEXUAL ABUSE AND CHILD PORNOGRAPHY
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Portsmouth Rapist
In January 2018, a disturbing case unfolded at Portsmouth Crown Court involving Frederick Tubbs, a man from Portsmouth who was convicted of multiple heinous crimes related to child sexual abuse and possession of indecent images. The court proceedings revealed a pattern of predatory behavior that left the victims and the community shaken.
Two victims, who courageously testified during the trial, watched from the courtroom as Tubbs, aged 40, was handed a severe sentence of 23 years in prison. Their testimonies painted a grim picture of the abuse they endured, with both describing Tubbs as a 'monster' for his actions. The victims expressed their feelings openly, with one stating, “He’s a monster. What he’s done is despicable and he’s ruined many people’s lives,” while the other added, “He’s not even a person.” Their bravery in coming forward was commended by police authorities, who praised their resilience in the face of such trauma.
During the trial, it was detailed how Tubbs, formerly residing in Portsmouth’s North End area, targeted young victims with manipulative tactics. The court heard that he would often intoxicate his male victim with alcohol and drugs before abusing him. Simultaneously, he was grooming another young girl, beginning her abuse at the tender age of seven. The judge, David Melville QC, described the acts as “grooming, highly abusive, and completely disgraceful,” emphasizing the severity of the crimes.
One particularly disturbing incident involved Tubbs abusing the girl, who was interrupted during the act. Prosecutor David Richards explained that Tubbs paused and asked her what she wanted to do, to which she responded that she wanted to play a computer game called Dora. This detail underscored the innocence of the young girl and the calculated nature of Tubbs’ predatory behavior. The court also heard that Tubbs had forcibly grabbed the girl’s head during an assault, causing her to run away afterward. Additionally, he forced her to watch pornography, further demonstrating his manipulative and abusive conduct.
The police investigation uncovered a significant amount of illegal material on Tubbs’ electronic devices. When officers arrested him after the victims came forward, they found numerous images and videos depicting child abuse. His phone contained five Category A images, which are classified as the most severe, along with eight Category B and 125 Category C images. A subsequent search of his computer revealed 14 Category A films, 109 still images, two Category B movies, 115 stills, two Category C films, and 216 still images. Alarmingly, authorities also discovered 190 prohibited images of children, highlighting the extent of his illegal activities.
Judge Melville emphasized the seriousness of Tubbs’ crimes, stating, “This is a very serious matter. There’s a considerable number of offences in this case, and you are an offender of public concern.” While he stopped short of declaring Tubbs as a ‘dangerous offender,’ the judge made it clear that the case involved significant criminal conduct. The court sentenced Tubbs to 23 years in prison for his multiple convictions, which included raping the girl, four counts of sexual assault against her, sexual activity with the boy, inciting the girl to engage in sexual activity, and possessing indecent images of children. Tubbs admitted to three of the sexual assault charges, inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, and possessing prohibited images.
His eventual release from prison will be determined by the Parole Board, considering the gravity of his crimes and the risk he may pose to the public in the future.
Two victims, who courageously testified during the trial, watched from the courtroom as Tubbs, aged 40, was handed a severe sentence of 23 years in prison. Their testimonies painted a grim picture of the abuse they endured, with both describing Tubbs as a 'monster' for his actions. The victims expressed their feelings openly, with one stating, “He’s a monster. What he’s done is despicable and he’s ruined many people’s lives,” while the other added, “He’s not even a person.” Their bravery in coming forward was commended by police authorities, who praised their resilience in the face of such trauma.
During the trial, it was detailed how Tubbs, formerly residing in Portsmouth’s North End area, targeted young victims with manipulative tactics. The court heard that he would often intoxicate his male victim with alcohol and drugs before abusing him. Simultaneously, he was grooming another young girl, beginning her abuse at the tender age of seven. The judge, David Melville QC, described the acts as “grooming, highly abusive, and completely disgraceful,” emphasizing the severity of the crimes.
One particularly disturbing incident involved Tubbs abusing the girl, who was interrupted during the act. Prosecutor David Richards explained that Tubbs paused and asked her what she wanted to do, to which she responded that she wanted to play a computer game called Dora. This detail underscored the innocence of the young girl and the calculated nature of Tubbs’ predatory behavior. The court also heard that Tubbs had forcibly grabbed the girl’s head during an assault, causing her to run away afterward. Additionally, he forced her to watch pornography, further demonstrating his manipulative and abusive conduct.
The police investigation uncovered a significant amount of illegal material on Tubbs’ electronic devices. When officers arrested him after the victims came forward, they found numerous images and videos depicting child abuse. His phone contained five Category A images, which are classified as the most severe, along with eight Category B and 125 Category C images. A subsequent search of his computer revealed 14 Category A films, 109 still images, two Category B movies, 115 stills, two Category C films, and 216 still images. Alarmingly, authorities also discovered 190 prohibited images of children, highlighting the extent of his illegal activities.
Judge Melville emphasized the seriousness of Tubbs’ crimes, stating, “This is a very serious matter. There’s a considerable number of offences in this case, and you are an offender of public concern.” While he stopped short of declaring Tubbs as a ‘dangerous offender,’ the judge made it clear that the case involved significant criminal conduct. The court sentenced Tubbs to 23 years in prison for his multiple convictions, which included raping the girl, four counts of sexual assault against her, sexual activity with the boy, inciting the girl to engage in sexual activity, and possessing indecent images of children. Tubbs admitted to three of the sexual assault charges, inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, and possessing prohibited images.
His eventual release from prison will be determined by the Parole Board, considering the gravity of his crimes and the risk he may pose to the public in the future.