In 2026, the Offender Database recorded that Oliver Mullen, then 38, of Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, must serve his 14-year prison sentence after his legal challenges failed. On Wednesday, 28 January 2026, Mullen appeared at the Royal Courts of Justice in London, where his appeals against both conviction and sentencing were rejected.
The investigation established that Mullen raped two women. Following a trial at Bristol Crown Court in October 2024, a jury found him unanimously guilty of the offences. Wiltshire Police conducted the inquiry, which led to the defendant being classified as a dangerous offender due to the nature of the assaults.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that the appeals heard at the Royal Courts of Justice were dismissed, meaning the original verdict and sentence stand. The judge noted that the appeal from the conviction was dismissed and the sentencing appeal was also dismissed after the court reviewed the facts of the case. The prosecution stated that the original trial in Bristol established the evidence required for the 14-year custodial term.
The judge noted that the sentencing reflected the gravity of the rapes committed by the defendant. For his actions, the court determined that the public required the protection of an extended licence period. The prosecution noted that the rejection of the appeal provides finality for the victims involved in the case.
Sentence and Statutory Requirements
For his crimes in England, Oliver Mullen was handed:
- Extended Sentence: 14 years in prison with a further four years on extended licence.
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements are in effect for life.
- Appeal Status: Conviction appeal refused and sentencing appeal dismissed in January 2026.
- Convictions: Two counts of rape.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Mullen is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by Wiltshire Police and the prison estate. Due to the nature of the rapes, his management is subject to oversight by the Public Protection Unit.
As a member of the Sex Offenders Register, Mullen must comply with notification requirements regarding his residence in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire. Authorities state that the four-year extension of his licence ensures he will be under strict supervision upon his eventual release. Any breach of his registration conditions or licence terms will result in immediate arrest and return to custody.
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