MARK HOLBROOK OF RYDE SENTENCED FOR CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE IN THE ISLE OF WIGHT

In March 2019, Mark Holbrook, a 55-year-old resident of Yelfs Road, Ryde, was sentenced to prison after admitting to sexually abusing a child over a six-month period. Holbrook pleaded guilty to four counts of sexual activity with a child and one count of sexual communication with a child. The case was heard at the Isle of Wight Crown Court during the sentencing proceedings.

The court was informed that Holbrook had touched the child beneath her clothing, kissed her on multiple occasions, purchased earrings for her, and sent sexually explicit messages. Oscar Vincent, representing Holbrook, argued that his client’s behavior was a temporary response to a stressful phase in his life.

During the investigation, Holbrook’s computer and electronic devices were confiscated, but no indecent images of children were discovered. The judge imposed a sentence of three years and four months in prison. Additionally, Holbrook will be required to register as a sex offender indefinitely.