In 2026, the Offender Database recorded that Andrew Howell, 37, of Llandusyl, Carmarthenshire, was jailed for 18 years for a “catalogue” of horrific sexual offences against two young girls. On 25 February 2026, the defendant, formerly of Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, was sentenced at Peterborough Crown Court. It was reported that the victims, who suffered years of abuse, stated they finally feel ‘free’ following the conclusion of the case.
The investigation established that the offences took place in the Wisbech and King’s Lynn areas between 2021 and 2023. Cambridgeshire Constabulary reported that the abuse was uncovered when one of the victims took the brave step of contacting a helpline to report the predator. The prosecution reported that Howell was charged with 24 separate offences in July 2024, including child rape, attempted rape, and making indecent photographs of children.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that Howell maintained a total denial of his guilt from his first appearance in August 2024 through to his trial. Peterborough Crown Court heard testimony regarding the 13 counts of sexual activity with a child and five counts of inciting sexual activity. The prosecution reported that despite his refusal to admit his actions, a jury found him guilty of all 24 counts on 1 December 2025 following a comprehensive trial.
The Sentencing Judge noted the profound impact of the abuse on the victims and praised their courage in giving evidence. For his actions in Wisbech and Norfolk, Howell was handed a significant custodial term to reflect the gravity of the 24 offences. The judge noted that the 18-year sentence was necessary to ensure the long-term safety of the public and to address the severe harm inflicted on the two children.
Sentence and Statutory Requirements
For his crimes in England, Andrew Howell was handed:
- Custodial Sentence: 18 years in prison (February 2026).
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements were activated for life.
- Judicial Oversight: Sentenced at Peterborough Crown Court following a Cambridgeshire Constabulary investigation.
- Criminal Record: 24 counts including rape of a child, attempted rape, and making indecent images.
- Origin: Wisbech, Cambridgeshire / King’s Lynn, Norfolk / Llandusyl, Carmarthenshire.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Howell is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) at the highest level of risk oversight by the Cambridgeshire and Dyfed-Powys police forces, alongside the prison estate. Due to the nature of the rapes and the extensive list of 24 sexual offences in Wisbech, his management is subject to intensive scrutiny by the Public Protection Unit.
As a member of the Sex Offenders Register, Howell must comply with notification requirements regarding his identity and residence for the remainder of his life. Authorities state that his history of targeting children and his refusal to admit his crimes in Peterborough necessitate permanent and stringent monitoring of his conduct. Any further sexual misconduct or attempt to contact vulnerable persons in Wisbech, Carmarthenshire, or elsewhere will result in immediate arrest and continued incarceration.
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