Man Was Found Guilty Of 29 Offences Against A Total Of 11 People

Specialist abuse lawyers from national law firm Irwin Mitchell have praised the bravery of those who have come forward to help secure the conviction of a former deputy head teacher.

Grahame Brennand, 70, of Calder Avenue, Preston was found guilty following a trial at Preston Crown Court of 29 offences against a total of 11 people.

26 of the offences were sexual assaults on girls and three were cruelty offences against boys. He had previously been convicted in January of 17 sexual assaults on 13 primary school girls.

The abuse happened while Brennand was a teacher at St John’s Primary School in Baxenden, near Accrington.

Tom Fletcher, a specialist abuse lawyer at Irwin Mitchell’s Birmingham office, said: 

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“The details which have emerged in this case are truly shocking. The bravery of the abuse survivors who have come forward to help secure this conviction is commendable.” Tom Fletcher - Partner

Police have said that the actual number of offences was close to 200 as many of the counts included multiple assaults.

Tom added: 

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“It is important that the true extent of the issue is established and that those who are survivors of Brennand’s horrific actions are given the support they need following their brave actions in coming forward.” Tom Fletcher - Partner

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