Macaulay Brown Sentenced to 11 Years and 6 Months for Sexual Offenses

Macaulay Brown, 26, from Therfield near Royston, has been sentenced to 11 years and 6 months behind bars after being found guilty of a number of sexual offenses.

Brown was arrested on October 18, 2018, following an incident at an address in Hitchin. The victim reported that she was awoken by Brown touching her and then raping her while he believed she was still asleep.

A second victim later came forward, alleging that Brown had sexually assaulted her under similar circumstances at a house in Cambridge in December 2017. The victim had spent the evening at her home address in Bassingbourn with friends, including Brown. She went to bed and woke up to find Brown sexually assaulting her.

Brown denied both offenses, but was found guilty of one count of rape and one count of sexual assault at Cambridge Crown Court on Wednesday, March 16. He was sentenced at the same court on April 25.

Both Hertfordshire Constabulary and Cambridgeshire Constabulary have specially trained officers who provide practical and emotional support to victims of sexual offenses throughout the investigation and court process.

DC Caroline Niwaz stated, "I hope Brown uses his time in prison to reflect on his actions, which have understandably had a lasting impact on his victims. I would like to commend them for their bravery in coming forward and supporting a conviction. I hope this prison sentence gives them some sense of closure and justice."

Niwaz also encouraged anyone who believes they may have been a victim of any form of sexual abuse to report it to the police, assuring them of sensitive and respectful treatment.

Survivors of sexual violence in Hertfordshire can contact the Herts Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) for support. The centre provides face-to-face support, sexual health referrals, and forensic medical examinations. The service is available to everyone, regardless of gender or the time elapsed since the abuse occurred. To contact Herts SARC, call the 24/7 helpline at 0808 178 4448, email, or visit their website.