Bryn Chittenden

Bryn Chittenden

51, Male Custodial - 6y 3m 2017-09-21

Eye, Suffolk

Offender ID: 0c6d61a9-c0c5-404f-9a9c-9caaeb3f90e8

Offence Summary

Bryn Chittenden engaged in sexual activity with a vulnerable 14-year-old girl and possessed indecent images of children. He was sentenced to six years and three months in prison.

Full Description

Bryn Chittenden, 51, a landowner from Eye in Suffolk but owning property in St Lawrence Bay, Essex, was convicted of sexual activity with a child and sentenced to six years and three months' imprisonment on September 21, 2017, at Chelmsford Crown Court. He also received a concurrent six-month sentence for making indecent images and movies of children.

Chittenden denied the charges, claiming he believed the 14-year-old girl was 16, but a jury deliberated for just 45 minutes before finding him guilty on August 23, 2017. The court heard evidence of his exploitation of the vulnerable minor, compounded by his possession of child abuse material.

The case was prosecuted by Essex Police, focusing on the defendant's abuse of power over a young, vulnerable victim. Judge's remarks underscored the predatory nature of the offence, contributing to public awareness of child protection in rural and property-owning contexts.

Location

City: Eye

County: Suffolk

Case Details

Police Force: Essex Police

Sentence Length: 6 years 3 months (Custodial)

Expected Release: November 2021
Guideline: two-thirds served for sentences ≥4 years; half otherwise (England & Wales). Estimates only.

Full Sentence End: December 2023
If served in full. Estimates only.

Name heritage (predicted origin)

Country: United Kingdom

Confidence: 95%

Special Thanks

A huge thank you to Essex Police for their tireless dedication in bringing this offender to justice. Your commitment and hard work truly help keep our communities safe, and we are deeply grateful.

Source: essexlive.news

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