Three teenagers have been sentenced by Southampton Crown Court for their involvement in the rapes of two girls in Fordingbridge, Hampshire. The first incident occurred on November 26, 2024, and the second on January 17, 2025. A 15-year-old boy received a three-year youth rehabilitation order for raping each of the two victims and for charges related to indecent images. Another 15-year-old was given the same sentence for multiple charges of rape and filming the incidents. A 14-year-old boy received an 18-month rehabilitation order for encouraging the second defendant and for indecent images. The judge emphasized the need for rehabilitation and the impact of peer pressure, stating, 'I have to remember that you are not small adults.'

The victims bravely provided statements in court, expressing the profound emotional trauma they experienced. One victim shared, 'All I want to do is die,' reflecting her mental health struggles and loss of innocence. The second victim described feeling overwhelmed and anxious, stating that her school attendance had suffered significantly. The judge commended the courage of both girls in coming forward, acknowledging that the sentences could not undo the harm done to them. The defendants will also face a three-month curfew and a 10-year restraining order prohibiting contact with the victims.