A vile sex offender from Gillingham has been slammed with an eight-year prison sentence for targeting a child over several years.
Stevens Guilty of Grooming Child
Andrew Stevens, 60, was found guilty at the Central Criminal Court of four counts of inciting a child to engage in sexual activity. The offences took place between 2008 and 2012.
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Stevens, who lived near Barnsole Road, was arrested on 1 June 2023 after the victim bravely came forward to disclose the abuse. Despite denying the charges, he was convicted following a full trial and sentenced on Monday 8 December 2025.
Police Praise Victim’s Courage
“Stevens targeted a vulnerable child for his own sexual gratification and has now been made to answer for his appalling actions,” said Sergeant Murray Tester.
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