The young victims of a teenage rapist have been commended for their bravery after he was sentenced to eight and a half years in prison.
Benjamin Robilliard is now 20 but he was just 18 when he raped a 12-year-old girl, and 16 when he indecently assaulted a 13-year-old girl.
He was first arrested in March 2024 after a family member contacted police regarding his “concerning behaviour towards an underage girl”.
Robilliard was subsequently charged with sexual offences against a female under the age of 13 years and remanded into custody for a number of offences including rape of a child under 13, indecent assault and indecent images.
Guernsey Police have confirmed that an “extensive investigation by Detectives within the Public Protection Unit” uncovered further alleged offences, with Robilliard arrested for further historic sexual offences. He was again remanded in custody at that time, before he entered guilty pleas to those crimes, which had happened between July 2024 and September 2025.
He was sentenced earlier this week to six year’s youth detention for the offences against the 12-year-old victim, and 30 months youth detention for the offences against the 13-year-old.
“The sentencing handed down reflects the serious and abhorrent nature of the offences committed by this individual,” said a spokesperson for Guernsey Police.
“Crimes of this nature cause deep and lasting harm, not only to the direct victims, but also to their families and the wider public. As a force, we are committed to rooting out offenders of this kind and ensuring they are brought before the courts. We have done that in this case, and in similar recent cases, and we will continue to do so going forwards.
“We’d also like to take the opportunity to commend the bravery of the victims in this case for coming forwards to speak to the police. We know that can be a daunting step to take, but it is vital to allow us to ensure offenders face justice. We continue to work hard on ensuring we are as approachable as possible and investigate crimes of this nature with a victim-first mindset. Guernsey Police would encourage anyone with concerns about the safety or wellbeing of a child to contact police or support services immediately, or to contact the independent sexual assault referral centre.
“Finally, we would also like to acknowledge the dedication of the investigative teams and all of our partner agencies in healthcare and education who work with us on cases of this kind.”