In 2022, the Offender Database reported that Matthew Brown, then 27, of Shirley Common, Shirley, Derbyshire, was sentenced to 12 years in prison. On 22 September 2022, Brown appeared at Derby Crown Court for the “vicious” rape and assault of a woman at a house in the county.
The investigation established that Brown attacked his victim earlier that year. Although he denied the allegations, a jury found him guilty of three counts of rape and one count of assault by penetration. The prosecution reported that Brown had also pleaded guilty to assault causing actual bodily harm (ABH) against the same victim, highlighting a pattern of violent and “abhorrent” behaviour.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
DC Brett Turner, who led the investigation for Derbyshire Constabulary, described Brown as a “hugely dangerous individual.” The court reported that the survivor showed “immense courage” by providing crucial evidence during the trial. The judge emphasised that the 12-year sentence was necessary to ensure the public remained safe from Brown’s predatory actions.
The prosecution emphasised that the evidence was “critical” in securing the conviction after Brown attempted to deny his crimes in court. The judge noted that the severity of the multiple rapes and the physical assault required a significant custodial term. For his crimes in Shirley, near Ashbourne, the court determined that Brown must be subject to the highest level of monitoring upon his eventual release.
Sentence and Statutory Requirements
For his crimes in Shirley, Derbyshire, Matthew Brown was handed:
- Custodial Sentence: 12 years in immediate custody.
- Restraining Order: A lifetime order was granted to protect the survivor.
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements were imposed for life.
- Convictions: Found guilty of three counts of rape and one count of assault by penetration.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Brown is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by Derbyshire Constabulary. His history of violent rape and physical assault means his status remains under “stringent” scrutiny by local authorities.
As a lifetime member of the Sex Offenders Register, Brown must comply with notification requirements regarding his future residence. Authorities state that his lifetime restraining order is a “critical” tool to ensure the safety of the survivor. Any breach of his registration conditions, his restraining order, or his licence terms following his release from prison will result in his immediate return to Derby Crown Court.
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