Jail for man and woman guilty of child prostitution offences

Neil James Bozward and Hayley Louise Rowberry were found guilty following a six week trial. Credit: West Mercia Police

A man and a woman have been jailed for a total of 28 years after being convicted of child prostitution offences.

Neil James Bozward, from Malvern, and Hayley Louise Rowberry, from Handsworth, were found guilty following a six week trial at Stafford Crown Court.

Bozward, aged 45, was convicted of inciting child prostitution, aiding and abetting rape and two counts of supplying Class A drugs. He was sentenced to a total of 23 years in prison.

Rowberry, who is 36 and previously lived in Malvern, has been jailed for five years after being found guilty of controlling prostitution for gain.

Victims can get in touch with the West Mercia Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Centre which provides a free, independent and confidential specialist support service.

  • For further information contact their main office on 01905 611655 or email: office@wmrsasc.org.uk