Christopher Cotton was convicted after trial for sexual offending, including two rapes against children under 13. He was aged 14-22 during the offending, and his victims were aged 3-11. He alleged that the offending was all made up by his victims. He was sentenced to 17 years in prison and a 1-year extension on licence.

The case attracted significant media interest, including the Hampshire police website.

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