Full Breakdown
Dominic Mulligan Sentenced for Historic Child Sex Offences
2/2/2026, 8:46:11 PM
Overview of the Case
Dominic Mulligan, a 52-year-old resident of Elles Close, Farnborough, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison after being found guilty of multiple non-recent child sex offences. The crimes, which involved two victims, occurred between 2003 and 2012 but were only reported to the police in 2023. Following a trial at Winchester Crown Court, Mulligan was convicted of serious charges, including the rape of a girl under 13 and a girl under 16, as well as other sexual assaults.
Details of the Convictions
Mulligan's convictions include:
- Rape of a girl under 13
- Rape of a girl under 16
- Rape of a woman aged 16 years or over
- Assault of a girl under 13 by penetration
- Assault of a girl under 13 by touching
- Causing or inciting a girl under 13 to engage in sexual activity
In addition to his prison sentence, Mulligan has been placed under a restraining order and a Sexual Harm Prevention Order, which prohibits him from contacting children. He will also be registered on the Sex Offenders Register for life.
Official Statements & Responses
Following the sentencing, T/Detective Sergeant Bethan Hastelow from Hart and Rushmoor CID expressed gratitude to the victims for their bravery throughout the investigation and trial. She stated, “I hope both women can try and move forward knowing that Dominic Mulligan will spend a large portion of his life behind bars for what he did to them. I sincerely hope this sentence gives other victims of sexual offences the confidence to bring their case to us. No matter how long ago the incident occurred, we will do everything we can to investigate and bring offenders to justice.”
Criticism & Opposition
While the case has been met with a sense of justice for the victims, there is an ongoing discussion about the challenges faced by survivors of sexual offences in coming forward, especially regarding non-recent cases. The delay in reporting these crimes until 2023 raises questions about the societal and systemic barriers that may prevent victims from seeking justice sooner.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Firstly I would like to thank both victims for their bravery throughout the investigation and trial.” — T/Detective Sergeant Bethan Hastelow, Hart and Rushmoor CID
- “I sincerely hope this sentence gives other victims of sexual offences the confidence to bring their case to us.” — T/Detective Sergeant Bethan Hastelow, Hart and Rushmoor CID
Conclusion
Dominic Mulligan's sentencing marks a significant moment in the pursuit of justice for victims of sexual offences, particularly those involving children. The case highlights the importance of reporting such crimes, regardless of when they occurred, and the commitment of law enforcement to investigate and prosecute offenders.
