Locations
Normanton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF6
Description
A MAN previously sentenced to almost 20 years for a string of child sexual offences has been jailed for three more years following a further investigation by detectives.
Mark Greenwood, of Normanton, was jailed at Leeds Crown Court in 2019 after he pleaded guilty to six sexual offences and three counts of making indecent images of a child.
Following his conviction, a second complainant came forward to report that she had been abused by Greenwood as a young child.
Detectives at the Wakefield District Safeguarding Unit opened an investigation into this report and Greenwood was later charged with sexual assault.
The 57-year-old pleaded guilty to the charge when he appeared before Leeds Crown Court in November. He was sentenced today.
He remains on the Sex Offenders’ Register for life and subject to indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
Detective Constable Will Denton, of the Wakefield District Safeguarding Unit, said: “We welcome the extension to Greenwood’s sentence and commend the bravery of the victim and her family for coming forward and speaking with our officers.
“There is no doubt that he is a dangerous man who deserves to remain behind bars for a substantial amount of time.
“I hope this result will encourage other victims to engage with our specially trained officers who work tirelessly to bring offenders to justice.”
Anyone with child safeguarding concerns is advised to contact either West Yorkshire Police or their local authority’s children’s social services.