CHRISTOPHER SMITH FROM SOUTHSEA SENTENCED FOR HORRIFIC SEXUAL OFFENSES IN PORTSMOUTH

Christopher Smith, a 75-year-old resident of Glasgow Road in Southsea, was formally sentenced at Portsmouth Crown Court after being found guilty of multiple serious sexual offenses. The conviction followed a detailed trial that uncovered a disturbing pattern of criminal behavior spanning several months.

Between August 2021 and April 2022, Smith committed a series of heinous acts involving male victims aged 16 or older. He was convicted on three counts of raping a male aged 16 or over, which indicates the severity and criminal nature of his actions. In addition to these, he faced seven charges of sexual assault against males aged 16 or above, further highlighting the extent of his misconduct.

Moreover, Smith was found guilty of two counts of causing a boy to engage in sexual activity, a charge that underscores the disturbing nature of his crimes involving minors. The court's verdict reflects the gravity of his offenses and the impact on the victims involved.

Following his conviction, Smith was remanded and is now subject to a legal requirement to register with the police indefinitely upon his release from custody. This measure is part of the ongoing efforts to monitor and prevent further offenses by sex offenders, especially those with a history of such crimes.

Smith’s case has garnered significant attention in the local community of Southsea and the wider Portsmouth area, emphasizing the importance of justice for victims and the ongoing need for vigilance against sexual offenses.