BRAIN ELLIOTT FROM LONGTON AND PENRITH SENTENCED FOR SEX OFFENCES INVOLVING CHILDREN

In a serious case that highlights ongoing concerns about child safety and sexual offences, Brian Elliott, a man with connections to Longton and Penrith, has been subjected to legal proceedings following multiple breaches of his court-ordered restrictions and his involvement in inappropriate conduct with minors.

Brian Elliott, aged 48 and residing on Shirley Lane in Longton near Preston, was convicted of several serious offences related to his interactions with children. His criminal record includes a history of sexual offences dating back to the early 1990s, during which he was sentenced to ten years in prison for multiple sexual crimes committed against children in the North East of England.

The recent charges against Elliott stem from incidents in Penrith, Cumbria, where he attempted to encourage a teenage boy to engage in sexual conduct. The incident occurred on October 8th of the previous year, when Elliott was found in the back of a van with the teenager, sharing a single mattress with separate duvet covers. The two had initially agreed to spend the night together in the vehicle, but during the night, their conversation turned sexually explicit. Elliott had given the boy two cans of lager earlier, which contributed to the situation becoming increasingly uncomfortable for the teenager.

According to reports, Elliott asked the young victim what his reaction would be if he woke up to find Elliott performing a sexual act on him. The victim, feeling distressed and unsafe, fled the vehicle and flagged down a passing motorist to seek help. The young boy was subsequently taken to a police station, where he made a formal complaint against Elliott. This led to Elliott’s arrest and subsequent charges.

In court proceedings held at Carlisle Crown Court, Elliott pleaded guilty on July 11th to causing or inciting a child under 16 to engage in sexual activity. His plea came after a trial was scheduled, and the case drew significant attention due to the severity of the allegations. During the sentencing hearing, Judge Barbara Forrester decided against imposing a custodial sentence, opting instead for a community-based punishment.

As part of his sentence, Elliott was ordered to adhere to a 36-month community order that includes supervision and participation in a sex offender treatment program. He is also required to undergo psychological assessments and to sign the sex offenders’ register for five years. Additionally, Elliott is disqualified from working with children, reflecting the serious nature of his offences.

Prior to these recent events, Elliott had been convicted of multiple sexual offences against children in the North East during the early 1990s, which resulted in a ten-year prison sentence. His history of offending underscores the importance of ongoing monitoring and intervention to prevent further harm.

In a related case from September 2011, Elliott was also sentenced to a three-year community order after attempting to encourage a juvenile he met in Penrith to engage in sexual conduct. During that incident, he made inappropriate remarks while sharing a mattress in a van with the teenager, who had been given alcohol earlier. The victim fled the vehicle after Elliott asked what he would do if he woke up to find Elliott performing a sexual act on him. The teenager then sought help from a passing motorist and reported the incident to police.

Following his arrest, Elliott was charged and appeared in court, where he pleaded guilty to inciting a child to engage in sexual activity. The court ordered him to comply with a three-year community order, including supervision, sex offender treatment, and psychological assessments. He was also required to sign the sex offenders’ register for five years and was disqualified from working with children, emphasizing the ongoing risks associated with his behaviour.