In 2026, the Offender Database recorded that Daniel Bee, 31, of no fixed abode, was jailed for 14 years for the rape of a schoolgirl. On appearing at Bristol Crown Court on Friday 13 March 2026, the defendant was sentenced following a trial where a jury found him guilty of the “vile” and “shameful” abuse of a child. It was reported that Bee was branded as “very dangerous” by Avon and Somerset Police after he was discovered with the victim in both a hotel room and a caravan in January 2025.
The investigation established the predatory and persistent nature of Bee’s conduct. Officers first located the schoolgirl in Bee’s hotel room, but just one week later, they found her with him again inside a caravan. The prosecution reported that Bee had been stalking the child and had even engaged in dangerous driving and breaches of bail to maintain contact. The investigation revealed that the victim was left “constantly on edge,” fearing that the “warped” offender would find her again.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that Bee’s actions have had a devastating psychological impact on the survivor, who stated she now feels “numb” and will “never look at a man the same way again.” Bristol Crown Court heard how the victim is haunted by the abuse, which repeats in her head and prevents her from moving forward. The investigation established that Bee’s behaviour was “wholly warped,” demonstrating a total disregard for the safety of the child and the legal restrictions placed upon him.
His Honour Judge Climie noted that Bee poses a “significant risk” to the public and acted with a “depraved” intent. For his actions in Bristol, Bee was sentenced to 13 years for child rape, with additional consecutive terms for stalking, dangerous driving, and breaching bail. The judge noted the necessity of long-term protection, granting a four-year extension to his licence and imposing a lifelong restraining order to ensure the survivor is never targeted by him again.
Status and Statutory Requirements
For the crimes reported in England, the status of Daniel Bee is as follows:
- Custodial Sentence: 14 years in prison (2026).
- Extended Licence: 4 years (Total 18-year sentence).
- Restraining Order: Lifelong order protecting the survivor.
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements were activated for life.
- Judicial Oversight: Sentenced at Bristol Crown Court following an Avon and Somerset Police investigation.
- Criminal Record: Rape of a child; Stalking; Dangerous driving; Breach of bail.
- Origin: Bristol area (Of no fixed abode).
Monitoring and Public Protection
Bee is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by the police and the National Probation Service in Bristol. Due to the nature of his conduct, which involved the persistent grooming and rape of a schoolgirl despite police intervention, his management is subject to the highest level of scrutiny. Authorities state that his life-long inclusion on the Sex Offenders Register and his extended licence are critical tools to ensure he is subject to permanent residency checks and strict monitoring upon any eventual release.
As a member of the Sex Offenders Register for life, Bee must comply with all notification requirements regarding his identity and residence. Authorities state that his history of child exploitation and “warped” predatory habits in Bristol necessitates permanent vigilance. Any future attempt to approach children, contact the survivor, or engage in inappropriate behaviour in Bristol, Bath, or elsewhere will result in immediate arrest and a return to the court system for further incarceration.
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