Witham man jailed for 16 years for child sexual abuse
The offences took place between 2001 and 2009
A Witham man has been jailed for 16 years after being found guilty of a string of child sexual abuse offences following a complex police investigation.
Lee Brumby, 64, of Wellands, was convicted at Southend Crown Court in August of two counts of rape, two counts of engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child, and one count of indecency with a child.
The offences took place between 2001 and 2009.
Police launched their investigation in 2020 after receiving information linked to Brumby’s offending. Despite denying the allegations, Brumby was unanimously found guilty by a jury after a second trial. His first trial, held in November 2024, was discharged due to administrative issues.
On Friday, 19 September, at Basildon Crown Court, Brumby was sentenced to 16 years in prison and ordered to serve a further year on licence. He has also been made subject to a lifetime restraining order preventing contact with his victim, and placed on the sex offenders’ register.
Speaking after sentencing, Investigating Officer Detective Constable Emily Monk said: “This defendant committed horrendous offences which will impact his victim for the rest of their life.
"This sentence reflects the seriousness of Brumby’s offending, and I hope sends a clear message to any perpetrators that we are focused on ensuring you are put before the courts.
"And I hope the conclusion of this case helps the victim to move forward with their life. We treat all reports of sexual offences seriously and all allegations will be thoroughly investigated.”
Police have urged anyone who has been a victim of sexual abuse, no matter how long ago the incident occurred, to come forward and report it.