Hospital Worker Jailed Over Shocking Child Sex Crimes
Three Years Behind Bars for Child Sexual Offence
A hospital employee has been locked up for three years and two months after being found guilty of child sexual offences.
Arrested in Sting Operation
Robin Hains, 47, from Lavant, Chichester, was caught after a police probe by the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit (SEROCU). He was arrested in Shirley, Southampton, having travelled from Bognor Regis to meet who he thought was a 13-year-old boy for sex.
Instead of his intended victim, Hains was met by SEROCU and Hampshire Constabulary officers. He had even boasted about his planned abuse to another man via a messaging app earlier that day.
Hospital Employer Informed After Arrest
At the time of arrest, it emerged Hains worked in the urology department at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. Due to his notifiable profession, police immediately informed his employer. He pleaded guilty on November 14 to multiple offences including arranging a child sexual offence and creating indecent images of children in three categories (A, B, and C).
Sentencing and Safeguards
Today at Southampton Crown Court, Hains was sentenced and ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register for 10 years. He was also slapped with a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) for the same period.
Detective Constable Colin Haynes, SEROCU, said: “Hains travelled a significant distance expecting to carry out sexual abuse against a child. Upon meeting police instead, he fainted, showing how shocked he was to be caught.”
“He clearly understood his crimes given his professional background and will now have plenty of time to reflect in prison.”
Protecting Children and Seeking Help
No children were put in danger during the investigation. SEROCU continues to work relentlessly to catch offenders and safeguard youngsters.
If you or someone you know struggles with inappropriate thoughts, seek confidential help via the Stop it Now! helpline on 0808 1000 900 or support from the Lucy Faithfull Foundation.
Victims or witnesses of sexual offences should report incidents to police immediately by calling 101 (non-emergency) or 999 (emergency).
