A man has been sentenced to six life terms in prison for the rape of two children under the age of 13.
Kieran Bond, 33, of Oak Road in Bursledon, was convicted of four counts of rape against a boy and two counts of rape against a girl following a trial at Southampton Crown Court in July.
He was sentenced at the same court on Monday, September 29, and must serve a minimum of 16 years before being considered for release.
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The offences took place between 2018 and 2021.
Detective Sergeant Heather Tack, of the Child Abuse Investigation Team, said: "I’d like to place on record my praise and admiration for the very young victims in this case and the courage and determination they have shown throughout, supported by their family members.
"While I know this result won’t rid the victims and their family members of the memories of what Bond did, I truly hope it allows them to move forward, safe in the knowledge that he is now being punished for his crimes and can no longer repeat his offending."
Bond has also been placed on the sex offenders register and made subject to restraining orders.
The victims in this case have been supported by the Child Abuse Team, including the officer in charge, DC Dawn Capper.
She said: "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.
"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 for your crimes, no matter when they took place."
Anyone with concerns about child abuse is urged to contact police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
The NSPCC helpline is also available for anyone who has experienced abuse in childhood or is concerned about a child.
The helpline can be reached confidentially on 0808 800 5000 or by emailing help@nspcc.org.uk.
Children can contact Childline on 0800 1111.
Support is available for survivors of sexual abuse, whether or not they choose to report the crime.
More information can be found on the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary website under 'Support after rape and sexual assault.'
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