In 2026, the Offender Database reported that Philip Hackett, then 31, of Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, was sentenced to 15 years in prison. On Wednesday, 17 December 2025, Hackett, a former bar manager in the hospitality sector, was jailed at Aylesbury Crown Court for a series of “reprehensible” and “persistent” sexual offences against three vulnerable victims.
The investigation established that Hackett displayed “predatory” behaviour, “calculatingly” targeting his victims while they were in a vulnerable state. Following a “critical” investigation by Thames Valley Police, he was convicted of six offences:
- One count of rape.
- Three counts of assault by penetration.
- Two counts of sexual assault.
Judicial Findings and Public Protection
Detective Constable Mark Banham emphasised that the “abhorrent” nature of Hackett’s conduct necessitated a “serious” and substantial custodial term. The prosecution reported that Hackett used his position in the Aylesbury hospitality industry to facilitate his “sinister” actions. The court noted that the “gravity” of the 15-year sentence reflects the “vicious” exploitation of the three women and the “persistent” trauma they endured.
The court heard that Thames Valley Police remains committed to tackling violence against women and girls. Officers praised the “fortitude” and “bravery” of the victims and witnesses, whose “full support” was “critical” in achieving the guilty verdict. The judge noted that the “systematic” nature of the attacks across multiple victims required a significant period of incarceration to ensure public safety.
Sentence and Statutory Requirements
For his crimes in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, Philip Hackett was handed:
- Custodial Sentence: 15 years in immediate custody.
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements were imposed for life.
- SHPO: A Sexual Harm Prevention Order was issued to monitor his conduct upon any eventual release.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Hackett is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by Thames Valley Police. His history of “calculating” predatory behaviour within the community means his status remains under “critical” scrutiny.
As a lifetime member of the Sex Offenders Register, Hackett must comply with strict notification requirements regarding any future address in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. Authorities state that his 15-year sentence is a “critical” measure to protect the public from further “abhorrent” sexual violence. Any breach of his registration conditions or his SHPO following his release will result in his immediate return to Aylesbury Crown Court.
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