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A ‘sexual predator’ who abused four young vulnerable girls over a number of years has today (Friday, 8 May 2026) been sentenced to seven years in prison and will be on the Sex Offenders Register for life.

Daniel Tranmer, 40-years-old of Nelson Court in Hull, was found guilty of eight counts of sexual touching against a girl under 13 following a nine-day trial at Hull Crown Court which concluded in March 2026.

An investigation was launched in November 2022, when Tranmer was brought to the attention of officers following a third-party report raising concerns for the welfare of a young girl. The girl disclosed that she had been indecently touched by Tranmer on a number of occasions.

After the girl bravely named Tranmer as the one responsible, he was swiftly arrested and during interview, he denied all allegations of any sexual offences and described the incidents as accidental. He was subsequently released on conditional bail whilst enquiries continued.

Whilst detectives continued their extensive enquiries into these two initial reports, a further report emerged relating to non-recent incidents of a similar nature back in 2009. The three victims, who were young girls at the time, reported that they had been subjected to sexual assaults, once again naming Tranmer as the perpetrator.

Following these additional reports, Tranmer was voluntarily interviewed during which he again denied the allegations put to him.

Having stacked up the evidence against him including obtaining witness accounts, Tranmer was charged with eight counts of sexual touching against girls under 13, and one count of sexual touching against a boy under 13.

Leading the investigation was Detective Constable Rebecca Davison from our Protecting Vulnerable People unit, who said:

“I would like to start by commending the bravery of the young victims for reporting the abuse Tranmer had subjected them to.

“I would also like to thank the witnesses and friends of the victims who came forward and were willing to stand in court to give statements.

“Daniel Tranmer is a manipulative sexual predator who exploited and abused vulnerable and impressionable young girls over a number of years.

“Despite repeatedly denying these offences, the bravery and courage shown by the victims throughout the investigation and court proceedings has ensured he is now behind bars where he belongs.

“Whilst this result will not take away the suffering they have endured, I hope today’s sentence and the fact Tranmer will remain on the Sex Offenders Register for life provides some level of reassurance that he is now being held accountable for his despicable actions.

“We always treat cases of this nature with the utmost seriousness and sensitivity and would encourage anyone who has experienced recent or non-recent sexual abuse, or anyone who believes someone they know is suffering at the hands of a person like Tranmer, to please tell someone.”