Locations
Kentmere Avenue, Leeds, LS14
Description
I thought we had some sort of secret relationship. He made it seem like it was something special, something I had to keep quiet. But I was a child. I now understand that what happened wasn’t right. It wasn’t a relationship – it was abuse.
These are the words of the victim of Frankie Allwork.
Allwork, 27, was jailed at Leeds Crown Court on Tuesday (2 March) after he pleaded guilty to multiple counts of penetrative sexual activity with a child.
He was convicted following an investigation by detectives from the Child Vulnerability Exploitation Team (CVET) into offences which occurred over several months at Allwork’s address in Kentmere Avenue and at the victim’s home.
Allwork was given a total sentence of 12 years. He will serve a minimum of eight years in custody.
He was also served with a Sexual Harm Prevention Order, a restraining order and was required to sign on the Sex Offenders’ Register for life.
Speaking after Allwork had been sentenced, the officer in the case Detective Constable Jody Bergstrom, said:
“I would like to thank the victim for her courage in coming forward to report Allwork’s crimes.
“He knew she was under the age of consent, but this did not stop him sexually abusing her over a period of several months.
“I hope this outcome will give her some closure.
“I hope it will also encourage other victims to speak with our specially-trained officers who will investigate all reports and provide support throughout the investigation.”