Scott Brand, a 22-year-old man from Epsom, Surrey, was convicted and sentenced at Guildford Crown Court for a series of violent sexual offences committed against three underage victims. The investigation, led by Surrey Police, began in June 2021 following reports from the victims, who were all teenagers at the time of the assaults.
Brand targeted his first victim, a 17-year-old girl, by using the alias 'Oskar' to lure her to his home where he sexually assaulted her, including choking her with a metal object. The victim promptly disclosed the incident to a friend and reported it to the Metropolitan Police, leading to Brand's arrest shortly thereafter. Days later, a second 17-year-old victim came forward, describing repeated assaults involving choking, hitting, and attacks while she was unconscious or asleep, also under the false name 'Oskar'. Both victims noted similarities in Brand's modus operandi during police interviews, including additional offences such as oral rape and an assault at an abandoned golf course.
A third victim, aged 16 at the time, was identified later. She reported that Brand, posing as 'Damon', had pressured her throughout their relationship before forcefully assaulting her at her home. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) charged Brand with 11 offences, encompassing two counts of rape, sexual assault by penetration, and multiple sexual assaults.
The legal proceedings spanned over four years. In June 2025, Brand was convicted of one count of sexual assault by penetration against the third victim, but the jury could not reach verdicts on the other charges. A retrial in December 2025 resulted in convictions for one count of rape, two counts of sexual assault by penetration, and six counts of sexual assault against the first two victims. He was acquitted of one count of rape and one count of sexual assault.
On 16 March 2026, at Guildford Crown Court, Brand was sentenced to five years and six months' imprisonment and received a 15-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order. During the sentencing hearing, one victim read an impact statement, stating: 'No woman should ever go through something like that, no woman should ever be afraid that they will be assaulted by their next partner, no woman deserves to feel isolated or alienated because someone thought it was within their right to take something without asking for consent.' The victims described profound trauma, including distorted views on relationships, constant fear, and disruptions to their education and home lives.
Detective Constable Jamie Vernon, the investigating officer from Surrey Police, praised the victims' bravery: 'The nearly five years it took to finally secure justice was extremely traumatic, but they showed remarkable bravery and resilience. I am incredibly proud of them and have watched them grow into strong young women.' The case highlights the challenges in prosecuting sexual offences and the importance of victim support in achieving justice.