This is the visage of a reprehensible paedophile who sexually assaulted a youngster on numerous occasions and has been sentenced to 17 years in prison. Brett Baker, 33, was sentenced to 17 years at Basildon Crown Court on October 4, following an investigation by the Essex Police Child Abuse Investigation Team.
An inquiry into the 33-year-old commenced on January 27, 2021, following a report to Essex Police concerning the welfare of a youngster in the Thurrock district. Brett Baker was apprehended and subsequently freed on bail as law enforcement conducted several enquiries, including sensitive interviews with the young victim.
During the interviews facilitated by outside support agencies, the victim revealed that Brett Baker had sexually assaulted her on several occasions. In conjunction with these enquiries, forensic specialists identified crucial evidence that would prove highly significant to the inquiry.
Brett Baker, of River View, Grays, was charged with two counts of rape, three counts of assault by penetration and one count of sexual assault. Brett Baker denied all charges but was found guilty by a jury of all counts on Tuesday, May 28, following a week-long trial at Basildon Crown Court.
He appeared at the same court on Friday October 4 where he was given a 17-year sentence, made up of 16 years in custody and one-year on licence. Brett Baker will be on the sex offenders register for life and was also made the subject of a sexual harm prevention order for an indefinite period.
Detective Constable Jeffery Wainman, investigating officer in the case said: “This was a complex investigation where our priorities were to safeguard the victim and gather the evidence needed to pursue a criminal conviction against Baker.
“It’s difficult to comprehend Brett Baker has suffering caused the young victim. Her bravery in speaking with us and outlining Baker’s behaviour should never be underestimated.”
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