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Masseur charged with multiple sexual offences as police make appeal

Terence McBrien faces 55 sexual offence charges involving 14 women after a complex Northumbria Police investigation covering alleged crimes between 2011 and 2021.

  • Terence McBrien, a 72-year-old masseur from Alnwick, has been charged with 55 offences relating to 14 women and released on bail before his March 19 appearance at Berwick Magistrates' Court.
  • Northumbria Police said the charges followed a complex and lengthy investigation into alleged offences between 2011–2021.
  • Court documents list one count of attempted rape, seven counts of sexual assault by penetration, 34 counts of sexual assault by touching and 13 counts of voyeurism against McBrien.
  • Police urged anyone with relevant information to come forward via social media, live chat, or by calling 101, quoting reference NP-20260218-0369, and reminded victims they have legal anonymity.
  • Detective Sergeant Michael Rainbow warned the nature and number of charges might raise `concern and anxiety` in local communities as Berwick Police Station and the magistrates' court handle the case.
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The Northern Echo broke the news in County Durham, United Kingdom on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
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