ANDREW RIVERS FROM PETERSFIELD SENTENCED FOR CHILD SEXUAL OFFENCE IN GUILDFORD

In June 2022, a man from Petersfield was handed a significant prison sentence after being convicted of a serious sexual offence involving a minor. Andrew Rivers, aged 35 and residing on Station Road in Petersfield, faced the court with the gravity of his actions.

On Friday, May 20, at Guildford Crown Court, Rivers was formally sentenced to three years behind bars for his misconduct. The court proceedings also resulted in Rivers being subjected to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order, a legal measure designed to restrict his activities and prevent any further offences. Additionally, he was placed on the Sex Offenders Register, a mandatory requirement for individuals convicted of sexual crimes, ensuring ongoing monitoring and public safety.

The conviction followed a thorough legal process during which Rivers was found guilty of sexual assault by touching, a serious offence that involves inappropriate physical contact with a minor. The case drew attention to the importance of safeguarding children and the ongoing efforts of law enforcement and judicial authorities to address sexual crimes within communities like Petersfield.

Details of the incident remain confidential, but the court's decision underscores the severity of the offence and the commitment to justice for victims of such crimes. Rivers' sentencing serves as a reminder of the legal consequences faced by those who commit sexual offences against children, and the importance of vigilance in protecting vulnerable members of society.