Birmingham Sex Offender Sentenced for City Centre Attacks
Quinton Brown, a 52-year-old man, has been jailed for 10 months after a series of disturbing incidents in Birmingham city centre that left victims traumatised. The court heard how Brown exposed himself to a young family, made explicit rape threats, and later assaulted a woman in a wheelchair.
Horrific Encounter with Young Family
On January 17, Brown approached a mother, her sister, and two young children near West Midlands Police headquarters at Lloyd House. With his trousers and underwear around his ankles, exposing himself, Brown grabbed one woman's face and repeatedly declared 'Hi girls, I want to rape with a white girl'.
The children began crying hysterically as the family fled into the nearby police station to report the incident. Prosecuting barrister Simon Hunka described how Brown had been stumbling around Colmore Row prior to this encounter, having already approached another group of women moments earlier.
Further Attack on Wheelchair User
After terrifying the family, Brown moved along Colmore Row where he 'lashed out' at a young woman in a wheelchair, knocking her from her mobility aid. The victim described feeling 'freaked out' and shocked by the unprovoked assault.
Witnesses reported seeing Brown shuffling along the street with his trousers around his ankles while masturbating, causing members of the public to seek refuge in nearby businesses. Restaurant staff observed the disturbing behaviour before Brown eventually collapsed on street furniture, appearing to pass out.
Arrest and Bizarre Behaviour
When police officers attended and arrested Brown, he initially identified himself as the 'Milkybar Kid' before eventually providing his real name and date of birth. He admitted the accusations were 'true' when confronted by officers about his actions.
During his appearance at Birmingham Crown Court via video link from prison, Brown expressed remorse, stating: 'I didn't behave properly. My brain was scattered, I was scared. I'm very, very sorry.'
Defence and Previous Convictions
Defence barrister Eoin Campbell explained that Brown, a father of two, had been struggling with mental health issues following his release from prison in 2025. Campbell suggested his client's actions represented an attempt to 'get himself arrested' after fearing for his safety when his HMO room was broken into.
The court heard Brown had accumulated 16 previous convictions for 24 offences, including:
- Wounding with intent
- Possession of a firearm
- Robbery
- Multiple assaults
Judge's Sentencing Remarks
Judge Dean Kershaw told Brown during sentencing: 'The reality is what you did on that day was really quite disgusting and you know it, you said so. You're ashamed of what you did. These kind of things affect people for a long, long time even though for you it's short-lived.'
The judge acknowledged Brown's genuine remorse but emphasised the lasting impact on victims. Brown received a 10-month prison sentence after pleading guilty to exposure and two counts of assault. He is currently serving a separate sentence for a previous crime, having been recalled to prison.
