SOUTHAMPTON MAN JAILED FOR MORE THAN 16 YEARS FOR CHILD SEX OFFENCES
A man from Southampton has received a prison sentence of over 16 years for child sexual offenses, including the rape of an 11-year-old girl.Peter Bryan Rudd, aged 61 and residing on Acacia Road in Southampton, was sentenced to 16 years and nine months at Southampton Crown Court on Thursday.
He was convicted of raping an 11-year-old and engaging in two instances of sexual activity with a minor in Totton.
Rudd’s crimes, committed over a span of four years, were reported to authorities in May 2024.
After a five-day trial earlier this year, he was found guilty on all charges.
Police investigator Rebecca Stevens commented: "I am very pleased that justice has been served for the young victim in this case, and their family.
Rudd is a sexual predator and an extremely dangerous individual, who has now been imprisoned for a substantial period, where he belongs.
He is no longer able to harm other children, making the community safer.
Rudd robbed this child of their innocence, but I want to commend the child and their family for their incredible strength, courage, and resilience throughout this process.
While this sentence cannot erase the memories of what happened, I hope it provides some reassurance that he is securely detained." Rudd will also be registered as a sex offender for life.
He has been issued a lifetime restraining order preventing any contact with the victim, along with a 20-year sexual harm prevention order.
Upon release, he will be subject to an additional year of supervised probation.
During sentencing, His Honour Judge Rowland stated: "The victim and their family have shown remarkable courage." PSI Stevens added: "I also hope this sentence reassures victims and their families that they will be taken seriously when reporting such incidents.
Anyone concerned about child abuse can contact police at 101 or report anonymously to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
Those who have experienced childhood abuse or are worried about a child's safety can reach the NSPCC helpline confidentially at 0808 800 5000."
