DANIEL BRUNDELL SENTENCED TO NINE YEARS FOR SEXUAL ABUSE IN UPWELL AND SPALDING
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Upwell Child Sexual Abuser
A man identified as Daniel Brundell has been sentenced to nine years in prison after being convicted of sexually abusing a young girl. The incident took place in Spalding, Lincolnshire, but Brundell, aged 60, hails from Lode Avenue in the village of Upwell, Norfolk. His criminal case was scheduled to go to trial at Lincoln Crown Court in April, where he faced multiple serious charges, including two counts of inciting a girl under the age of 13 to engage in sexual activity, two additional counts involving a girl aged between 13 and 15, and one count of sexual assault.
However, on the day the trial was set to commence, Brundell unexpectedly pleaded guilty to all the charges, thereby avoiding a lengthy court process. The sentencing took place on the following Monday, during which the court heard detailed accounts of the abuse and its impact on the victim.
Prosecutor Caroline Bradley outlined the disturbing nature of the case, emphasizing that grooming played a significant role in the abuse. The grooming process reportedly began in 2016 and continued until 2018, with the victim being underage at the time. Bradley described the abuse as both physical and psychological, with the victim recalling moments of crying and attempting to resist the perpetrator’s advances. The court was told that the victim experienced considerable emotional trauma, including anxiety that worsened as a result of the abuse.
In her victim impact statement, the young girl conveyed the profound effect the ordeal had on her mental health, highlighting ongoing struggles with anxiety and emotional distress. The court also heard that the abuse had a lasting impact on her well-being.
Representing Brundell, attorney Steve Taylor acknowledged his client’s acceptance of responsibility for his actions. He also brought to the court’s attention that Brundell suffers from severe bladder and kidney problems, which could necessitate future medical interventions such as dialysis or a kidney transplant.
Judge Catarina Sjolin Knight underscored the severity of the case, emphasizing the profound and lasting impact of the abuse on the victim. In addition to the nine-year prison sentence, Brundell was ordered to adhere to a sexual harm prevention order. Furthermore, he will be registered as a sex offender for life, ensuring ongoing monitoring and restrictions related to his conduct.
Overall, the case highlights the serious consequences of sexual abuse and grooming, with the court taking a firm stance to protect victims and hold offenders accountable.
However, on the day the trial was set to commence, Brundell unexpectedly pleaded guilty to all the charges, thereby avoiding a lengthy court process. The sentencing took place on the following Monday, during which the court heard detailed accounts of the abuse and its impact on the victim.
Prosecutor Caroline Bradley outlined the disturbing nature of the case, emphasizing that grooming played a significant role in the abuse. The grooming process reportedly began in 2016 and continued until 2018, with the victim being underage at the time. Bradley described the abuse as both physical and psychological, with the victim recalling moments of crying and attempting to resist the perpetrator’s advances. The court was told that the victim experienced considerable emotional trauma, including anxiety that worsened as a result of the abuse.
In her victim impact statement, the young girl conveyed the profound effect the ordeal had on her mental health, highlighting ongoing struggles with anxiety and emotional distress. The court also heard that the abuse had a lasting impact on her well-being.
Representing Brundell, attorney Steve Taylor acknowledged his client’s acceptance of responsibility for his actions. He also brought to the court’s attention that Brundell suffers from severe bladder and kidney problems, which could necessitate future medical interventions such as dialysis or a kidney transplant.
Judge Catarina Sjolin Knight underscored the severity of the case, emphasizing the profound and lasting impact of the abuse on the victim. In addition to the nine-year prison sentence, Brundell was ordered to adhere to a sexual harm prevention order. Furthermore, he will be registered as a sex offender for life, ensuring ongoing monitoring and restrictions related to his conduct.
Overall, the case highlights the serious consequences of sexual abuse and grooming, with the court taking a firm stance to protect victims and hold offenders accountable.