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A MAN has been jailed for more than 10 years for rape, sexual assault and indecent exposure.

Paul Andrew John Marsh, 57, formerly of Thornton Terrace, Halifax was sentenced last Friday at Bradford Crown Court to 11 years after a jury found him guilty of multiple offences against a woman. 

The offences were non-recent and the Calderdale Safeguarding Team began an investigation when the victim came forward to report them.

Marsh was arrested and subsequently charged with offences including rape, sexual assault, and indecent exposure. Following a trial at Bradford Crown Court, which concluded last Friday, was found guilty. 

The 57-year-old has also been placed on the sex offender register for life and been given a Sexual Harm Prevention Order to remain in place indefinitely, alongside his 11-year custodial sentence.

Detective Constable Rosie Harrison, of Calderdale Safeguarding Team, said: “We are pleased with the substantial custodial sentence handed to Marsh which reflects the seriousness of his offending."

She added: “I would personally encourage any victims of unreported sexual offences or abuse, whether recent or non-recent to come forward and contact the police.

"All reports are treated with the upmost sensitivity and confidentiality.

"We will thoroughly investigate any reports and bring those responsible to justice.”