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Christopher Brain, 69, has now been convicted of 22 sexual offences against 13 women.
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Christopher Brain has been convicted of one rape and four sexual assaults, bringing his total convictions to 22 sexual offences against 13 women. He will be sentenced at a later date.
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- Oct 2, 2026, 04:05 PM
Christopher Brain, the former leader of the Church of England-linked Nine O’Clock Service in Sheffield, has been found guilty of one count of rape and four charges of sexual assault. He was previously convicted of 17 indecent assaults against nine women. Brain will remain in custody until sentencing, which is expected to include victims’ impact statements.