In 2017, the Offender Database reported that Samuel Fowler, then 24, of Bourton Close, Witney, Oxfordshire, was sentenced to two years’ imprisonment. On Monday, 11 December 2017, Fowler appeared at Oxford Crown Court for sentencing after being convicted of sexual assaults against two young girls.
The investigation established that between March and October 2008, Fowler sexually abused two girls under the age of 13 multiple times, one of whom was only six years old. To ensure their silence, he used bribes and threats against the victims. Despite his denials throughout a five-day trial, a jury found him guilty of three counts of sexual assault of a child under 13. The prosecution emphasised that Fowler acted as a sexual predator, targeting vulnerable children and using intimidation to conceal his conduct over a 20-month period.
2025: Notification Requirement Breach
In 2025, the Offender Database reported that Samuel Fowler, then 31, now of Phillips Drive, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, was returned to court for violating the terms of his monitoring. Fowler pleaded guilty to failing to comply with the notification requirements of the Sex Offenders Register, a mandate resulting from his 2017 conviction.
The court reported that Fowler failed to provide authorities with the necessary personal details required by law. For this breach, he was ordered to pay a fine of £80, costs of £85, and a victim surcharge of £114. The judge emphasised that compliance with the register is a critical component of public protection. Consequently, Fowler was ordered to complete 26 days of rehabilitation activities and to attend 20 days of appointments with a responsible officer to ensure future adherence to his registration duties.
Sentence and Statutory Requirements
For his crimes in Oxfordshire, Samuel Fowler was subject to:
- 2017 Custodial Sentence: Two years in immediate custody.
- 2025 Penalties: A fine and a community-based rehabilitation order for breaching registration.
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements were activated for 10 years in 2017.
- Convictions: Three counts of sexual assault of a child under 13 and one count of failing to comply with notification requirements.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Fowler is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by Thames Valley Police. Because he has failed to comply with his registration requirements, his status is under increased scrutiny by the Public Protection Unit in Chipping Norton.
As a registered sex offender, Fowler must provide accurate details regarding his residence and travel to the police. Authorities state that his 2025 breach underscores the need for oversight to prevent him from avoiding monitoring. Any further failure to comply with his appointments or notification duties will result in his immediate arrest and a return to Oxford Crown Court, where a custodial sentence for the breach would be considered.
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