A United States Navy seaman has been jailed after sexually assaulting a woman in London four times as she slept. Branson Reagan, 28, of San Diego, USA, pleaded guilty to four counts of sexual assault and was sentenced to four years and nine months in prison.
The victim-survivor reported the crime and specialist officers interviewed her and commenced a lengthy investigation, securing Reagan’s attendance in court after he was granted leave from the United States Navy.
Reagan first appeared at Willesden Magistrates’ Court in 2023 where he was charged with the offences. He appeared for a Harrow Crown Court sitting at Hendon Magistrates' Court on Monday, July 22 where he pleaded guilty to four counts of sexual assault. He was sentenced on the same day.
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Detective Constable Frederick Titchener, part of the Safeguarding Team in North West London who led the investigation, said: “We worked hard to bring justice. We admire and thank the enormous courage she had to come forward and we hope it encourages others in similar circumstances to have the same level of bravery to talk to us.
“Tackling violence against women and girls is a key priority across the Met. We are doing more to support communities and people who've had their trust damaged, focusing on protecting women and girls from violence and targeting predatory men who commit those crimes.”
As part of the 'New Met for London', the Met Police offers victim-survivors specialist support and has committed to involving them in the decision-making process throughout the investigation. To find out more about reporting a rape or sexual assault, click here. Always call 999 in an emergency.
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