Piers Brilliant 49

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A man has been caged after he was found guilty of non-recent sexual attacks on a child. Piers Brilliant, 49, has been caged for 15 years over the abhorrent offences.

Brilliant, of Wallshead Way in Newport, Shropshire, was convicted of two counts of rape, attempted rape, 12 counts of sexual assaults against a female under 13, possession of indecent images of children and possession of extreme pornography

He was jailed on Friday, July 28, at Telford Magistrates' Court. Brilliant will also be on the sex offender register for life.

Sergeant Tim Street, of West Mercia Police, said: "We welcome the sentence that was handed to Brilliant by the judge, and that he will rightly spend time in prison for his crimes.

"I’d like to commend the victim for their courage in coming forward to report what Brilliant has done, and I hope this helps to show that we take all reports of rape and sexual assault seriously and will thoroughly investigate them regardless of how long ago they took place."

A spokesperson for the force added: "If you feel you are, or have been, a victim of any sexual offence you can report it to us online, on 101 or via West Mercia's Victim Advice Line on 0800 952 3000 or visit www.victimadviceline.org.uk. This is a free, independent and confidential support service. In an emergency always dial 999.

"If you do not feel comfortable speaking to police officers, you can contact a Rape Crisis Centre which specialises in helping victims of rape and sexual assault - including providing medical care and counselling. For information and details on how to contact or refer please visit Rape Crisis England & Wales."