The detectives heading up the investigation to bring schoolgirl sex attacker Terry Bryant to justice honoured officers involved in the case.
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More than 40 police officers and staff were commended last week for their work which led to the conviction of Bryant who kidnapped and sexually assaulted teenage girls in Bracknell.
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Bracknell police commander Ch Insp Simon Bowden, said: “The crimes committed by Terry Bryant were hugely impactive upon the community and brought about unprecedented local concern.
Bracknell police officers commended for sex attacker Terry Bryant conviction
“The work of local officers supporting the Major Crime team’s investigation, Bracknell Forest Borough Council, and the communication with the public was an example of how different parts of the police service must work together to mitigate threat and ensure public confidence.
“I am extremely proud of the support and dedication that my officers and staff gave to this investigation, which ultimately resulted in justice being done for the victims of Bryant’s despicable crimes.”
Bryant, 42, of Waverley Road, Tottenham in London, is serving an indeterminate sentence for 14 charges relating to offences committed against three teenage girls in Bracknell during November 2009 and May 2010.
Speaking after the commendation ceremony at Bracknell Leisure Centre, Supt Rob Mason, who led the investigation, said: “Terry Bryant continues to serve an indeterminate sentence for these truly horrific offences.
“He preyed on innocent young girls who were going about their normal day-to-day lives.
“Two of the girls were subjected to serious sexual assaults after being abducted from the streets and a third was grabbed from her home but thankfully managed to escape.
“Ultimately, Bryant was caught as a result of their bravery and full cooperation during the investigation.
“From their accounts, we were able to build a picture of the offender and the location where he took the girls.
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“After Bryant’s arrest it became clear the details provided by the girls proved to be remarkably accurate.
The complex investigation saw officers and staff from across Thames Valley Police, and members of the public, come together to capture the person responsible, and deal with Bryant once he was arrested and charged.
“Although the Major Crime Unit led the investigation, we were supported by local officers from Bracknell and other areas of what was then Berkshire East Basic Command Unit.”
On September 3, 2010, Bryant admitted three counts of kidnap; two counts of threats to kill; four counts of sexual assault; one count of robbery; one count of rape; one count of making indecent images; one count of possessing indecent images; and one count of possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.
He denied two counts of false imprisonment and one count of making threats to kill. These charges will lie on file.
Bryant was ordered to serve a minimum of seven years.