Hampshire man jailed for child sex offences and attempted false imprisonment

Christopher Buxey, 43, of Privett Place, Gosport, was jailed for 18 years, with a further five years on licence, for a total sentence of 23 years.

He was arrested on Thursday, June 4, after breaking into the home of a family known to him in Rogate, according to Sussex Police.

During the early hours of the morning, a teenage girl awoke to find a man in her bedroom, standing over her bed ‘wearing all black clothing, a balaclava to cover his face, and black latex gloves’, Sussex Police said.

"He was also holding pre-looped cable ties and had a further ten prepared ties attached to a carabiner on his belt,” a spokesperson for the force said.

“Her parents were alerted to Buxey’s intrusion by the girl’s screams. After rushing to her bedroom to find their daughter lying in bed kicking at the unidentified intruder, they immediately called the police.”

The police force said Buxey attempted to escape the address, assaulting the girl’s parents in the process. However, they detained him until officers arrived shortly after.

Police added: “Officers seized a roll of duct tape, a torch which Buxey had left on the floor by the girl’s bed, and a multitool with a hammer left on her pillow. A rucksack belonging to Buxey was also found in the room containing similar items.

“Buxey was later charged with attempted kidnap (common law), knowingly or recklessly trespassing on a premises with intent to commit a relevant sexual offence, and actual bodily harm.

“On July 6, Buxey appeared at Portsmouth Crown Court and pleaded guilty to trespassing on a premises with intent to commit a relevant sexual offence, and actual bodily harm.

"He pleaded not guilty to attempted kidnap but instead admitted a charge of attempted false imprisonment, which was accepted by the court.

“During the hearing, Buxey also pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual assault of a child under 13, two counts of sexual assault of a child under 13 by penetration, two counts of taking indecent photographs of a child, and three counts of making indecent photographs of a child in connection with a separate investigation in Hampshire.

“He was remanded into custody and appeared at Portsmouth Crown Court on Thursday, October 15.”

Detective Superintendent Colin Garman added: “Buxey perpetrated immensely distressing ordeals on the victims and their families.

“I’d like to thank all of the officers across both Sussex Police and Hampshire Police who have worked diligently and ceaselessly supporting the victims and their families, and carrying out complex investigations which ultimately held Buxey accountable for his crimes.

“I am pleased to see today’s sentencing reflect the severity of the offences committed, however the likely lasting impact on these children and their families due to the trauma inflicted by Buxey cannot be understated.”