In 2026, the Offender Database reported that Dominic Mulligan, then 52, of Elles Close, Farnborough, Hampshire, was sentenced to 18 years in prison. On Monday, 26 January 2026, Mulligan appeared at Winchester Crown Court for a series of non-recent child sexual offences committed over a nine-year period.
The investigation established that Mulligan assaulted two victims in the Farnborough area between 2003 and 2012. The offences were disclosed to Hampshire Constabulary in 2023. Following a trial, a jury found him guilty of multiple counts, including the rape of a girl under 13, the rape of a girl under 16, and the rape of a woman over 16. He was also convicted of sexual assault by penetration and touching involving a child under 13.
Judicial Findings and Impact
The court reported that the abuse was sustained and caused profound harm to the survivors. The judge noted that the 18-year custodial term reflected the gravity of the offences and the length of time over which they occurred. The judge emphasised that the sentence included an extended licence period to manage the risk Mulligan poses to the public upon his eventual release.
The prosecution emphasised that the victims’ decision to report the abuse after many years was a significant step toward justice. The judge noted that Mulligan’s conduct constituted a safety violation that required lifelong monitoring. For his crimes in Farnborough, the court determined that strict preventative orders were necessary to ensure no further children could be targeted by him.
Sentence and Statutory Requirements
For his crimes in Farnborough, Hampshire, Dominic Mulligan was handed:
- Custodial Sentence: 18 years in immediate custody.
- Extended Licence: An additional one-year licence period.
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements were imposed for life.
- SHPO: A Sexual Harm Prevention Order was issued to prohibit him from contacting children.
- Restraining Order: A formal order was granted to protect the victims.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Mulligan is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by Hampshire Constabulary. His history of sexual violence against multiple children means his status remains under scrutiny.
As a lifetime member of the Sex Offenders Register, Mulligan must comply with notification requirements regarding his residence in Farnborough. Authorities state that his SHPO is a tool to prevent future harm. Any breach of his registration conditions, his SHPO, or his licence terms following his release from prison will result in his immediate return to Winchester Crown Court.
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