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25/05/2012
Ex-TA Captain Jailed Indefinitely For Sex Attacks
A former Territorial Army captain has received an indefinite jail term for a string of sex attacks.
41-year-old Brian Witty was convicted last month of three rapes and one sexual assault between 1995 and 2011 in south-west and central London.
It is understood he met two victims through a dating website and others in bars.
The sentence means Witty must serve a minimum of eight years and will only be released if he can show he is no longer a danger to women.
During sentencing Judge Price told Witty he was a "bullying, self-obsessed, arrogant sexual predator who was determined to indulge in fulfilling your desires, irrespective and dismissive of their [your victims'] pleas".
Police described the former TA Parachute Regiment captain as "a predatory rapist" and said they feared more women may have been his victim.
After serving his minimum term, Witty will have to complete a series of courses to prove he can be released.
These courses are oversubscribed and can take years to get on to and complete.
(H/GK)
41-year-old Brian Witty was convicted last month of three rapes and one sexual assault between 1995 and 2011 in south-west and central London.
It is understood he met two victims through a dating website and others in bars.
The sentence means Witty must serve a minimum of eight years and will only be released if he can show he is no longer a danger to women.
During sentencing Judge Price told Witty he was a "bullying, self-obsessed, arrogant sexual predator who was determined to indulge in fulfilling your desires, irrespective and dismissive of their [your victims'] pleas".
Police described the former TA Parachute Regiment captain as "a predatory rapist" and said they feared more women may have been his victim.
After serving his minimum term, Witty will have to complete a series of courses to prove he can be released.
These courses are oversubscribed and can take years to get on to and complete.
(H/GK)
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