Attleborough man jailed for 10 years for multiple child sex offences

A 29-year-old man from Attleborough whose crimes alerted US Homeland Security has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for multiple child sex offences.

Jack Brennan, of Estcourt Road, was sentenced today at Norwich Crown Court and also issued with a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

He pleaded guilty to three counts of possession of indecent photographs of a child, two counts of sexual communication with a child, two counts of causing a child to engage in sexual activity and distributing indecent photographs of a child. He was also ordered to sign the sex offenders’ register.

The incidents occurred between November 23, 2021, and February 19, 2022.

Police were alerted by US Homeland Security after a victim’s boyfriend disclosed to local law enforcement that Brennan had contacted them via Snapchat.

He sent threatening messages and demanded indecent images of the victim. Investigations into Brennan’s Snapchat account identified further victims.

Speaking after the sentencing, Detective Constable Kat Baldwin said: "This case involved the predatory sexual behaviour of an adult over children.

"These offences can often leave a mark on their victim for the rest of their lives, so I am pleased to see this case has now come to a positive conclusion."

Detective Sergeant Pete Wilson, said: "The sentence passed by the court reflects the severity of the defendant's actions and the threat that he poses and will ensure that the victims and public will remain safe from this individual in the future.

"We hope the court case will help to bring some closure for the victims and their families."