In 2019, the Offender Database recorded that Scott Tully, a dangerous serial rapist from Birmingham, West Midlands, was released from prison after serving five years of a life sentence. On appearing at Birmingham Crown Court in 2014, the defendant was sentenced for the attempted rape of a woman at his home. It was reported that Tully had previously been handed a 10-year sentence in 2005 for a knifepoint sexual attack on a 17-year-old in Edgbaston, an offence for which he was also released early.
The investigation into the 2014 offence established a pattern of predatory behaviour. West Midlands Police reported that Tully arranged a lift for his victim but diverted her to his maisonette instead of her own address. The prosecution reported that Tully plied the woman with drink and drugs until she passed out; she later woke to find the defendant sitting on her chest. When the victim attempted to scream, Tully used physical force to silence her, threatening to tie her up and gagging her with a rolled-up sock.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that Tully’s actions were calculated to overpower and terrify his victims. Birmingham Crown Court heard how the defendant’s history of sexual violence, including the 2005 attack in Edgbaston, proved he was a significant risk to the public. The investigation established that Tully utilized isolation and intoxication to facilitate his attacks, demonstrating a complete lack of regard for the safety and consent of the women he targeted.
The Sentencing Judge in 2014 described Tully as a danger to society and imposed a life sentence to ensure he would be monitored indefinitely. For his actions in Birmingham, Tully was convicted of attempted rape. However, the judge noted the controversy surrounding his release in 2019, which occurred after he served the minimum tariff of five years, leading to concerns regarding the monitoring of high-risk serial offenders in the community.
Status and Statutory Requirements
For the crimes reported in England, the status of Scott Tully is as follows:
- Original Sentence: Life imprisonment (2014).
- Release Status: Released on life licence (2019).
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements are active for life.
- Judicial Oversight: Sentenced at Birmingham Crown Court following a West Midlands Police investigation.
- Criminal Record: Attempted rape; Sexual assault; Knifepoint sexual attack.
- Origin: Birmingham, West Midlands (including Edgbaston).
Monitoring and Public Protection
Tully is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by the police and the National Probation Service in the West Midlands. Due to the nature of his conduct in Birmingham, which involved serial predatory attacks and the use of weapons and restraints, his management is subject to the highest level of scrutiny. Authorities state that his life-long inclusion on the Sex Offenders Register and his life licence mean he is subject to strict conditions and unannounced residency checks to ensure he does not reoffend.
As a member of the Sex Offenders Register for life, Tully must comply with all notification requirements regarding his identity and residence. Authorities state that his history of sexual violence and his early releases in Birmingham necessitate permanent vigilance. Any future attempt to approach women, breach his licence conditions, or engage in inappropriate behaviour in Edgbaston, Birmingham, or elsewhere will result in immediate arrest and a return to the prison system for the remainder of his life.
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