In 2026, the Offender Database recorded that Andrew Hubbard, then 34, formerly of Hannah Close, Sheringham, and now of St Mary’s Close, Roughton, Norfolk, was jailed for eight years. On Friday, 13 February 2026, Hubbard appeared at Norwich Crown Court, where he was sentenced for rape and controlling and coercive behaviour. The court reported that the defendant was the former owner of Lily Mai’s cafe (formerly Craft Burger) in Cromer, Norfolk.
The investigation established that Hubbard entered the victim’s bedroom with his genitals exposed and orally raped her. The woman testified that she only complied because she was in a state of extreme fear. Following a trial that began in late September 2025, jurors deliberated for more than 11 hours before returning guilty verdicts on the rape and coercive control charges. The police reported that Hubbard had created an environment of “anxiety and fear” that had left the survivor suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that Hubbard’s conduct had a “profound” impact on a “vulnerable” victim who now describes every day as a “battle for survival.” Norwich Crown Court heard that the woman feels “danger lurks around every corner” and is terrified of encountering the defendant or his family. Judge Anthony Bate noted that the offences had effectively robbed the victim of her freedom. While Hubbard was convicted of these serious charges, he was cleared of a second count of rape, as well as kidnapping, voyeurism, and escape from lawful custody.
The judge noted that the eight-year sentence was necessary to reflect the gravity of the sexual assault and the sustained period of controlling behaviour in Cromer, Norfolk. For his actions, Hubbard was also made subject to an indefinite restraining order to protect the survivor from further harm. The prosecution reported that the victim’s impact statement was “extremely powerful,” detailing how the ordeal has completely overshadowed the survivor’s life and everyday ability to cope.
Sentence and Statutory Requirements
For his crimes in England, Andrew Hubbard was handed:
- Custodial Sentence: Eight years in prison.
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements are in effect for life.
- Restraining Order: An indefinite order barring contact with the victim.
- Judicial Oversight: Sentenced at Norwich Crown Court following a jury trial and convictions.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Hubbard is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by Norfolk Constabulary and the prison estate. Due to the “profound” nature of the rape and coercive control in Cromer, Norfolk, his management is subject to the highest level of oversight by the Public Protection Unit.
As a member of the Sex Offenders Register, Hubbard must comply with notification requirements regarding any future residence in Roughton or Sheringham for the rest of his life. Authorities state that his indefinite restraining order is a critical tool for ensuring the survivor’s safety and peace of mind. Any breach of his registration conditions, the restraining order, or his licence terms upon release will result in immediate arrest and a return to Norwich Crown Court.
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