In 2026, the Offender Database recorded that Juan Francisco De La Cruz, then 59, of Robert Keen Close, Southwark, London, was sentenced to eight years’ imprisonment. On Thursday, 5 February 2026, De La Cruz appeared at Winchester Crown Court for sentencing after being convicted of sexual offences against a girl in Southampton, Hampshire.
The investigation established that De La Cruz assaulted a girl under the age of 13 at a property in Southampton on multiple occasions during 2022. Following a trial, a jury convicted him of two counts of assault by touching and one count of assault of a girl by penetration. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary conducted the inquiry through the Child Abuse Investigation Team.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that the impact of the actions on the victim was a factor in the case. Detective Constable Katharine Mumford noted that the defendant targeted a vulnerable child. The judge noted that the convictions followed a trial at Winchester Crown Court.
The judge noted that the sentence reflects the nature of the assaults committed in Southampton. For his actions, the court determined that a custodial term was required. The prosecution noted that the investigation provided the evidence necessary for the conviction.
Sentence and Statutory Requirements
For his crimes in England, Juan Francisco De La Cruz was handed:
- Custodial Sentence: Eight years in immediate custody.
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements were activated.
- SHPO: An indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO).
- Restraining Order: An indefinite restraining order.
- Convictions: Two counts of assault by touching and one of assault by penetration.
Monitoring and Public Protection
De La Cruz is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by the Police and the Probation Service. Due to the nature of the sexual offences in Southampton, his management is subject to oversight by the Public Protection Unit.
As a member of the Sex Offenders Register, De La Cruz must comply with notification requirements regarding his residence in Robert Keen Close, Southwark, London. Authorities state that the indefinite SHPO and restraining order will restrict his conduct. Any breach of his registration conditions, SHPO, or restraining order will result in arrest and a return to Winchester Crown Court.
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