Dangerous sex offender previously been found guilty of eight serious sexual offences including two counts of rape.

Dangerous sex offender from Droitwich sentenced to over 20 years

Adam Essex, 41, from Droitwich, was handed a 26-year sentence at Worcester Crown Court on Tuesday (28 November).

He was found guilty of eight serious sexual offences, including two counts of rape, sexual assault by penetration, controlling and coercive behaviour with the threat of violence, and witness intimidation.

The offences occurred between August 2021 and April 2022. The jury reached a unanimous guilty verdict on all eight charges.

The victim reported the crimes in March 2022. The initial investigation, led by DC Rachael Lynch from Worcester station, involved patrol and CID teams. Essex was arrested on three separate occasions as further offences came to light.

He was charged and remanded with controlling and coercive behaviour on 11 April 2022. Following this charge, an extensive action plan was put in place to bring the case to court.

DC Mark Wilson was asked to assist DC Lynch, ultimately leading to the Crown Prosecution Service authorizing charges against Essex for eight serious sexual offences.

Detective Inspector Sharon Wallace-Rathmell stated: "This was an extremely challenging investigation, and I'd like to congratulate DCs Lynch and Wilson, and the wider teams, for the dedication and commitment they have shown throughout, culminating in a long sentence for a dangerous sex offender."

"Officers who work in the field of Rape and Serious Sexual Offences (RASSO) can find themselves working on complex and multi-layered cases which require resilience and perseverance. They are skilled and professional officers working with compassion and dedication to support victims and prosecute offenders, and I thank them for their work."

Essex will remain on the sex offenders register for life and will remain on licence for four years upon release from prison.

Issued by MN, Corporate Communications