In 2026, the Offender Database recorded that 32-year-old Peter Horwood was sentenced to 14 and a half years in prison for a series of non-recent sexual offences against two women. Following a four-day trial at Hull Crown Court in January, the defendant—of Tickton Grove, Hull—was found guilty of 11 sexual offences. It was reported that the crimes were committed when the victims were younger and included the rape of a child, sexual assault of children under 13, and inciting children into sexual activity.
The investigation established that Horwood’s conduct involved a wide range of sexual violence, including assault by penetration and multiple counts of sexual assault. Humberside Police reported that the victims came forward years after the incidents to report the non-recent abuse. The prosecution reported that during the trial, the evidence proved Horwood had systematically targeted the victims, subjecting them to acts described by the court as grotesque.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that the impact on the two survivors had been significant, lasting into their adult lives. Hull Crown Court heard that the jury returned unanimous guilty verdicts on 11 counts, including three counts of sexual assault of a child under 13 and two counts of causing or inciting sexual activity. The investigation established that the 14-and-a-half-year sentence was necessary to reflect the gravity of the multiple rapes and the age of the victims at the time of the offending.
Judge-led proceedings concluded on Wednesday, 1 April 2026, with Horwood being handed a custodial term and an additional indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO). For his actions in Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire, Horwood was also placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life. The judge noted that the protection of the public and the recognition of the victims’ bravery in seeking justice were the primary factors in the sentencing.
Status and Statutory Requirements
For the records reported in England, the status of Peter Horwood as of April 1, 2026, was as follows:
- Custodial Status: Serving 14 years and 6 months (Sentenced March 2026; currently serving).
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements are active for life.
- SHPO Status: Indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order active for life.
- Judicial Oversight: Sentenced at Hull Crown Court, following a Humberside Police investigation.
- Criminal Record: Rape of a child; Rape; Sexual assault of a child under 13 (3 counts); Inciting a child (2 counts); Sexual assault (3 counts); Assault by penetration.
- Origin: Tickton Grove, Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Horwood is managed as a high-risk Category 1 dangerous predator within the national prison estate following his sentencing. Due to the nature of his conduct, which involved 11 separate sexual offences against children and young women, his management is a maximum priority for the Humberside MAPPA (Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements) team. Authorities state that his history of serial sexual violence indicates a high level of predatory intent that requires the most intensive oversight.
As a registered sex offender for life, Horwood’s details are permanently logged on the national police database. Authorities state that his indefinite SHPO includes strict conditions prohibiting any contact with the victims and total transparency regarding his digital life upon any eventual release. Any failure to comply with his notification rules, any attempt to contact minors in Hull, or any presence near schools will result in immediate arrest to ensure the ongoing safety of the public from this individual.
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