In 2026, the Offender Database recorded that Andrew Dent, 54, of Desborough Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, was charged with a series of violent sexual offences against women he met through online dating platforms. On appearing at Reading Crown Court in March 2026, it was reported that Dent targeted two women on separate occasions in 2024. The court reported that the attacks occurred in a West Berkshire hotel and at an address in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire.
The investigation established that Dent initiated contact with his victims via dating websites or mobile applications. Thames Valley Police reported that one victim, a woman in her 30s from South Wales, was attacked and had intimate photographs taken of her without her consent. The prosecution reported that a second victim, a woman in her 50s from London, was also targeted during an encounter in October 2024 in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that Dent faces a total of 20 charges reflecting a “vile” pattern of sexual violence and physical aggression. Reading Crown Court heard how the defendant was charged with nine counts of rape and five counts of sexual assault by penetration. The prosecution reported that the investigation also uncovered evidence of three counts of intentional strangulation and two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, highlighting the “dangerous” nature of the encounters in Buckinghamshire and Berkshire.
The judge noted that Dent additionally faces a count of voyeurism related to the unauthorised recording of his victims. For his actions in High Wycombe, West Berkshire, and Henley-on-Thames, Dent was remanded in custody following his initial appearance. The judge noted that the severity and volume of the charges necessitated his continued detention to protect the public while the full forensic and digital evidence is prepared for trial in Reading.
Charges and Procedural Status
Following the investigation by Thames Valley Police, Andrew Dent has been charged with:
- Rape: Nine counts of rape.
- Sexual Assault: Five counts of sexual assault by penetration.
- Violence: Three counts of intentional strangulation and two counts of actual bodily harm (ABH).
- Voyeurism: One count of voyeurism.
- Judicial Oversight: Remanded in custody to appear at Reading Crown Court on Wednesday, 4 March 2026.
- Origin: Desborough Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Dent is currently managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) at the highest level of oversight by Thames Valley Police and the prison estate. Due to the “predatory” nature of his interactions with women from South Wales and London, his management while on remand is subject to intensive scrutiny by the Public Protection Unit.
Should he be convicted, Dent will be required to comply with notification requirements regarding his identity and residence for the remainder of his life. Authorities state that his history of meeting women online to commit acts of rape and strangulation necessitates permanent and stringent monitoring of his conduct and digital access. Any further sexual misconduct or breach of his future sentencing conditions in High Wycombe, Reading, or elsewhere will result in immediate legal action and continued incarceration.
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