In 2022, the Offender Database recorded that Christopher Foulger, then 34, of Fort Cumberland Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, was jailed for two years for a serious sexual offence against a child. On Thursday, 24 November 2022, Foulger appeared at Winchester Crown Court, where he was sentenced for causing a girl under the age of 13 to engage in sexual activity. The court reported that the offence took place at an address on Albert Road, Southsea, on 28 August 2022.
The investigation established that Foulger targeted the young victim during the summer of 2022 in Southsea, Portsmouth. Following a swift investigation by Hampshire Constabulary, he was arrested and charged. The prosecution reported that the nature of the offence against a child under the age of 13 represented a significant breach of trust and a profound risk to public safety.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that Foulger’s actions necessitated immediate custodial intervention to protect the community. Winchester Crown Court heard details of the incident on Albert Road, with the judge noting that the victim’s age was a heavily aggravating factor. The judge noted that the two-year custodial term was accompanied by an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO), reflecting the court’s view that Foulger posed an ongoing risk to children.
The judge noted that the indefinite SHPO would impose strict and permanent restrictions on Foulger’s behaviour following his release. For his actions in Southsea, Portsmouth, he was also ordered to register as a sex offender. The prosecution reported that the investigation utilised evidence from the Albert Road address to secure the conviction within months of the offence occurring.
Sentence and Statutory Requirements
For his crimes in England, Christopher Foulger was handed:
- Custodial Sentence: Two years in prison.
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements were activated for ten years.
- SHPO: An indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO).
- Judicial Oversight: Sentenced at Winchester Crown Court following the Southsea incident.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Foulger is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by Hampshire Constabulary and the prison estate. Due to the nature of the offence against a girl under 13 on Albert Road, Southsea, his management is subject to oversight by the Public Protection Unit.
As a member of the Sex Offenders Register, Foulger must comply with notification requirements regarding his residence in Fort Cumberland Road, Portsmouth, for a duration of ten years. Authorities state that his indefinite SHPO allows for permanent monitoring of his associations and digital activities. Any breach of his registration conditions, his indefinite SHPO, or his licence terms will result in immediate arrest and a return to Winchester Crown Court.
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