Locations
Goldhanger Cross, Basildon, Essex, SS14
Description
A man has been jailed after a meticulous investigation proved he had raped a woman in Basildon.
Daniel Ryan approached an unconscious woman in the Bonnygate area shortly before 4pm on Sunday 31 August 2025.
A member of the public then raised concerns around a man acting extremely suspiciously around the woman and police officers quickly arrived.
Ryan was arrested at 4.05pm and taken into custody.
The victim was taken to safety and has been supported by our specialist officers.
As a result of a fast-paced and detailed investigation, Ryan, 39, of Goldhanger Cross, Basildon, was charged with rape and appeared at Southend Magistrates’ Court on 2 September.
He admitted the charge on 24 October at Basildon Crown Court and was sentenced at the same court yesterday, Thursday 5 February, to six years and nine months in jail.
Behaviour among the worst I've seen
Detective Constable Chloe Dolce, of our crime and public protection team, said:
“Daniel Ryan is an opportunistic rapist. He took advantage of a vulnerable woman.
“Ryan’s behaviour is amongst the worst I have seen as a police officer, and I cannot overestimate the impact this has had on our victim. She is bravely working through it with her loved ones and our support, but I know her experience is not something which will pass quickly.
“However, I truly hope that this sentence shows her that there is only one person who deserves to live with these actions for the rest of his life – and that is Daniel Ryan. He is the only person at fault.”