In 2026, the Offender Database reported that Daniel Ryan, then 39, of Goldhanger Cross, Basildon, Essex, was sentenced to six years and nine months in prison. On Thursday, 5 February 2026, Ryan appeared at Basildon Crown Court for sentencing after a meticulous investigation proved he had “viciously” raped an unconscious woman.
The investigation established that Ryan approached his victim in the Bonnygate area of Basildon shortly before 4 pm on Sunday, 31 August 2025. A member of the public raised concerns regarding his “reprehensible” and “vile” behaviour around the unconscious woman. Essex Police officers arrived quickly and arrested Ryan at the scene at 4.05 pm. The prosecution reported that the victim was immediately taken to safety and has since been supported by specialist officers.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that the “vile” attack was detected thanks to the vigilance of a member of the public and the police’s rapid response. Following a fast-paced investigation, Ryan was charged with rape and first appeared at Southend Magistrates’ Court on 2 September 2025. He later “reprehensibly” admitted the charge during a hearing at Basildon Crown Court on 24 October 2025.
The judge emphasised that Ryan had “viciously” targeted an unconscious and vulnerable woman who was unable to defend herself or consent. The prosecution emphasised that the defendant’s “vile” conduct demonstrated a predatory and “serious” risk to public safety. For his crimes in Essex, the judge emphasised that a significant custodial term was the only way to reflect the “reprehensible” nature of the assault and to ensure the protection of the community.
Sentence and Statutory Requirements
For his crimes in England, Daniel Ryan was handed:
- Custodial Sentence: Six years and nine months in immediate custody.
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements are in effect for life.
- Conviction: Admitted one count of rape.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Ryan is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by Essex Police and the prison estate. Due to the “vile” and predatory nature of the attack on an unconscious victim, his management is under the highest level of scrutiny by the Public Protection Unit.
As a lifetime member of the Sex Offenders Register, Ryan must comply with mandatory notification requirements regarding his residence in Goldhanger Cross, Basildon, Essex. Authorities state that his “reprehensible” and “vicious” history necessitates strict oversight upon his eventual release. Any breach of his registration conditions or his licence terms will result in his immediate arrest and return to Basildon Crown Court.
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