Bursledon Man Found Guilty of Raping Two Children in Eastleigh

A man from Bursledon has been found guilty of raping two children, following a trial at Southampton Crown Court.

Kieran Bond, 32, of Oak Road, was convicted today of six counts of rape of a child under the age of 13. The offences took place in Eastleigh in 2018.

Bond has now been remanded in custody and is due to be sentenced on 29 September at Southampton Crown Court.

Support for Victims

Police are encouraging anyone with concerns about child abuse to come forward. Reports can be made by calling 101 or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Specialist support is also available through the NSPCC
Helpline on 0808 800 5000 or by email
at help@nspcc.org.uk. Children can contact Childline confidentially on 0800 1111.

Survivors of sexual abuse-whether or not they have reported the crime-are entitled to support. More information is available via the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary website under the “Support After Rape and Sexual Assault” section.