Winchester Man Jailed for 16 Years Over 30 Child Sex Offences
A 40 year old man from Winchester has been jailed for 16 years after admitting to a series of sexual offences against young girls.
Christopher Ben Dwan, of Romsey Road, was sentenced at Southampton Crown Court on Friday, 3 October, after pleading guilty to 30 offences committed in Eastleigh between February 2024 and June 2025.
The offences included two counts of oral rape of a girl aged 13 to 15, six counts of sexual activity with a girl aged 13 to 15, and several counts related to indecent images and sexual communication with children. Dwan also admitted to operating recording equipment beneath clothing without consent and distributing indecent photographs.
As well as his prison sentence, Dwan was made subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and placed on the sex offenders register indefinitely. Upon his release, he will also serve a further six years on licence.
Police Staff Investigator Chloe Daniels, of the Internet Child Abuse Team, said: “I am pleased for the young victims in this case that justice has now been served for them and that Dwan has now been placed behind bars, where he belongs.
“I’d like to place on record my praise the victims and witnesses of Dwan’s awful crimes for the strength and courage they have shown throughout our investigation and the subsequent court hearings.
“We wouldn’t have achieved what we have without all of their support along the way and I don’t underestimate the impact that this investigation has had upon them all.
“Additionally, I’d like thank everyone who has been involved in this case, helping to secure this outcome. Their commitment and hard work has ensured that an extremely dangerous man is now locked away.
“While I know this result won’t rid the victims and their families of the knowledge of what Dwan has done to them, I truly hope it allows them to move forward, safe in the knowledge that he can no longer harm any other children.”
Directly addressing other victims of sex offences, PSI Daniels, said: “I really hope this sentence will reassure victims that they will always be listened to when reporting similar incidents to us.
“We encourage other victims to come forward and speak to us. We take allegations of this nature extremely seriously and work hard to bring offenders to justice, as has again been proven here.
“This case should also be a very clear message to other offenders out there that we will always work tirelessly to ensure you are brought to justice.”
Hampshire Constabulary reminded the public that anyone with concerns about child sexual abuse should contact police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Those affected by abuse can also access confidential support from:
• NSPCC Helpline: 0808 800 5000 / help@nspcc.org.uk
• Childline: 0800 1111
More information and support resources can be found via the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary website.
