ANDREW STEVENS GILLINGHAM PERVERT SENTENCED TO 10 YEARS FOR SEXUAL ABUSE OF CHILD

In March 2017, a disturbing case unfolded involving Andrew Stevens, a man from Gillingham, who was convicted of heinous crimes involving a young girl. Stevens, a 51-year-old car valeter residing on Glanville Road in Gillingham, was found guilty of multiple serious offenses related to the sexual exploitation of a minor.

Following his arrest, authorities discovered graphic photographs on his mobile phone depicting himself engaged in sexual acts with the vulnerable girl. These images served as crucial evidence in the case, revealing the extent of Stevens' misconduct. The court proceedings detailed that Stevens had admitted to two counts of raping a girl under the age of 13, three counts of engaging in sexual activity with a child, and one count of taking indecent photographs of a child. However, he pleaded not guilty to a charge of inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, which was subsequently accepted by the court.

During the sentencing, the judge addressed Stevens directly, emphasizing the gravity of his actions. The judge stated, “By your conduct, you robbed her of her innocence as a child and will have caused enormous harm.” As part of his sentence, Stevens was ordered to register on the sex offenders’ register indefinitely. Additionally, he was prohibited from working with children or vulnerable adults, reflecting the serious nature of his crimes.

The case was heard at Maidstone Crown Court, where it was revealed that Stevens had groomed the young girl, who was only 12 years old at the time. Evidence showed that he bought her clothing, including shorts, and even sent her messages asking, “Would you like a baby?” indicating a disturbing level of manipulation and intent.

Concerned about his behavior, a police officer and a social worker visited the girl’s school. During this visit, she disclosed that Stevens had raped her. She recounted how he took her to his house, forcibly removed her clothes, pushed her down, and engaged in sexual activity with her before she managed to kick him off. The prosecutor, Daniel Stevenson, explained that Stevens had taken photographs of the girl when she was naked and had asked her to wear the clothing he purchased for her.

Further investigation into Stevens’ phone revealed that it was used to document his offending behavior. Messages exchanged with the girl indicated there was an apparent agreement to engage in sexual activity, although legally she could not consent due to her age. The girl did not provide a victim statement but expressed feelings of disgust and revealed she had suffered panic attacks as a result of the trauma.

Stevens claimed that he used a condom during the assault, but the photographic evidence contradicted this assertion, showing that he did not. The court’s findings and the evidence presented painted a disturbing picture of exploitation and abuse, leading to his substantial prison sentence and lifelong registration as a sex offender.