KEITH BROWN SENTENCED IN UPTON-ON-SEVERN FOR RAPE OF ELDERLY WOMAN IN MALVERN AREA

A man identified as Keith Brown has been handed a significant prison sentence following his conviction for a heinous sexual assault that took place in Upton-on-Severn. The incident involved an 83-year-old woman who was subjected to rape within the confines of her own home, an act that has shocked the local community and prompted a swift response from law enforcement authorities.

Keith Brown, aged 55 and residing on Blakes Lane in Guarlford, Malvern, was sentenced at Worcester Crown Court. His punishment includes a term of 10 years and 8 months in prison, with an additional three-year extension to be served on licence. This extension means that even after his release, Brown will remain under supervision for a further three years, emphasizing the severity of his crime.

Brown had entered a guilty plea on Monday, 14 September, admitting to the charge of rape. The assault occurred in the early hours of Thursday, 13 August, a detail that underscores the vulnerability of the victim during the incident. In addition to his prison sentence, Brown was issued a lifelong restraining order, legally prohibiting him from making any contact with the victim, thereby aiming to protect her from further harm.

Detective Inspector Tony Garner expressed his condemnation of the crime, describing it as a