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Police are urging victims of burglary in Huddersfield who have not contacted them to get in touch follow the sentencing of a repeat burglar for sexual assault. 

Kirklees District Police has issued the appeal following the sentencing of Ference Bogdan, aged 33, of Pollard Street, Fartown last week.    

Bogdan was jailed for 16 years and ten months at Leeds Crown on November 6, for sexual assault and burglary offences in incidents in Huddersfield in 2023 and 2024. 

He has been described as a clear danger to women by detectives who said Bogdan appeared to have shown particular interest in stealing personal items from his victims. 

The 33-year-old was sentenced to six offences including a sexual assault offence on woman inside a house he broke into in Huddersfield on 28 September 2024.   

He was also convicted of trespass with intend to commit a sexual offence and burglary in relation to the incident, in which he fled the property after the victim resisted. 

Bogdan was also convicted for offences at an address on Ashbrow Road in Huddersfield on November 1 2023 in which he broke into a property and stole personal items.   

He then again trespassed at the same address on 24 November 2023, with the intention of committing a sexual offence.  

Bogdan also admitted another offence in September 2024 in which he broke into an address on Ridding Road and stole adult sex toys. 

He was located and arrested shortly after the 28 September offence and charged to appear before Leeds Magistrate’s Court two days later. 

Detective Chief Inspector Ian Thornes of Kirklees District Police, said:

“In our minds there is no doubt Ference Bogdan presents a real danger to women and we welcome his sentencing. 

“He put his victim from 28 September through a terrifying experience in the very place she should have expected to feel safe, and we wish to commend the bravery she showed.   

“Her swift report also meant we were able to quickly locate and arrest Bogdan on the same night and get him off the streets. 

DCI Thornes added:

“The personal items taken by Bogan in the burglary offences he committed also act as evidence, we believe, of the risk to women he poses. 

“We would urge anyone who may have had such personal items or underwear stolen in burglaries in Huddersfield but not reported the thefts to police for whatever reason to contact us. 

“I can assure residents that reports will be dealt with, with the utmost sensitivity and wish to stress how important it is that such thefts are investigated given the risk persons looking to take these items can pose.” 

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A Huddersfield sex offender has been jailed for more than a quarter of a century for a spectrum of serious sexual offences against children.  

Matthew Pearce, aged 56, of Glastonbury Drive in Huddersfield was sentenced to 27 years in prison and a year on licence at Leeds Crown Court yesterday ( Monday 10 November) after being found guilty of 20 sexual offences, including rape, against children. 

Detectives have described the offending, which took place between 2003 and 2014, as horrific.  

They have  also praised the tremendous courage of the four victims in supporting a prosecution. 

Pearce, who sexually abused two then young girls and two boys in the Kirklees area, was jailed for the following offences: 

• Three offences of rape of a child under 13. 
• Two offences of rape contrary to section 1(1) of the sexual offences act 2003 
• Two offences of sexual assault on a child under 13 
• Sexual assault 
• Two offences of causing a child to watch a sexual act  
• Two offences of engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child  
• Five offences of causing a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity. 
• Two offences of causing a child to engage in sexual activity  
• Indecency with a child contrary  

Peace’s offending was first reported to police in October 2021 after one of the victim’s came forward as an adult. 

The report initiated a complex investigation by specialist Kirklees child safeguarding detectives to trace and interview victims which resulted in Pearce’s arrest in 2022. 

The 56-year-old was charged and first appeared before magistrates in April 2024. 

Dc Paul Campbell of the Kirklees Child Safeguarding Unit, who led the investigation, said:

“The four victims in this case suffered sexual abuse which can only be described as horrific, and we want to pay tribute to the immense bravery they have shown. 

“Even by the standards of some of the dreadful offences we investigate as safeguarding detectives, Pearce’s offending has been appalling in its depravity, and this has been reflected in the very lengthy sentenced imposed by the court.” 

Detective Inspector Paul Greatorex of Kirklees Child Safeguarding Unit, added:

“I hope the now adult victims in this case can take some measure of comfort for seeing Pearce jailed for this catalogue of appalling sexual abuse committed over an 11 year period.  Their bravery in supporting the police and CPS has ensured a highly dangerous child sex offender will be off our streets for many years to come. 

“Supporting victims and putting their needs first is the cornerstone upon which we base all of our investigations into child sexual offending, and we can absolutely promise those who come forward that we will always listen and do all we can to seek justice for them. 

“As this case and others demonstrate, sexual offending can always be reported , even if it took place many years ago and we urge victims who may not have come forwards, for whatever reason, to do so.” 

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A sex offender has been jailed for more than a decade for multiple sexual offences against a child  

Gary Lewin, aged 42, from Huddersfield was sentenced to 13 years in prison at Leeds Crown Court on Monday 27 October after being convicted of serious sexual offending.  

The 42-year-old pleaded guilty to five offences of sexual activity with a child and two offences of inciting a child to engage in sexual activity.  

Offending took place between February and September 2024.  

A report of the offending by Lewin,  resulted in an investigation being launched by the Kirklees District Child Safeguarding Unit.

The  42-year-old was  arrested after being wanted for several weeks and offending whilst on bail.  

As well as his sentence, Lewin was also made subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.  

This will make him subject to immediate arrest and prosecution if he breaches any of the terms set, on his release from prison.  

He will also have to sign on the Sex Offenders Register for life.    

DC Amy Green of the Kirklees Child Safeguarding Unit, said:

“Gary Lewin manipulated his young victim and committed extremely serious sexual offences against her.  

“He was deemed by the court to present a real danger to young children, and this conclusion is reflected in the Sexual Harm Prevention Order that will be enforced upon his release from prison. “

She added:

“I want to commend the bravery shown by the victim and her family throughout this case.  

“Reporting offences of this nature is incredibly difficult, and their courage in coming forward and supporting the prosecution has been instrumental in ensuring this dangerous individual is now behind bars.  

“All reports of such crimes are thoroughly investigated by specialist detectives, and victims are signposted to appropriate support services to help them through the process.”  

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A sex offender already serving a 19 year sentence for sexually abusing young girls in Kirklees has been convicted of further offending. 

Wiqas Mahmud ( 44) from Huddersfield was jailed again at Leeds Crown Court today (12 June) after admitting serious sexual offending against two teenage girls in Huddersfield between 2001 and 2006.

The 44-year-old was sentenced to five years, four months in prison which he must serve after his current 19 year jail term has been concluded. 

Mahmud had been convicted in 2018 for committing sexual offences against young girls in Kirklees, with his second sentencing taking place on April 13, 2023. 

He was sentenced to six years, three months in prison in the April 2023 hearing. 

In the latest case, he pleaded guilty to one offence of rape, three offences of sexual activity with a child, an offence of causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, and an offence of indecent assault. 

His victims were aged 13 and 14 when the offending began in the Huddersfield area.

It was reported to police in 2020  and investigated as part of Kirklees Police’s series of long running specialist investigations into non recent child sexual exploitation and abuse.

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A CONVICTED sex offender has returned to prison for raping an extremely drunk and “incredibly vulnerable” girl in Caernarfon 10 years ago.

Kyle Parry, who was previously jailed for sexually assaulting a boy, was told by his victim that he will “never know the pain this has caused me”.

Parry, 29, of Wellington Street, Huddersfield, was sentenced to eight years and nine months’ imprisonment at Caernarfon Crown Court today (June 10), having previously admitted rape and assault by penetration.

Prosecutor David Mainstone said that in December 2021, Parry was interviewed by a probation officer to assess his ongoing risk of committing sexual offences.

During that interview, he disclosed that he had sex with the girl, but was worried she might report him in future, and maintained the sex was consensual.

In early 2015, the girl was at Parry’s home in Caernarfon, where she was described as being in a “paralytic” state and vomiting, such was her intoxication.

It was later that evening that Parry raped and penetrated her.

Parry, who had also previously been convicted for making indecent photographs, maintained his “fabricated” account that the sexual activity was entirely consensual.

Addressing him in court today, the victim said: “What you did to me had a profound effect, and totally changed the way I feel about relationships.

“After you raped me, my life went into freefall. I blame you for this. The impact of what you did to me has been huge; it has affected all parts of my life.

“You left me so unstable. It’s taken me years to understand what a heathy relationship is. After you raped me, I dropped out of life.

“I am stronger than you thought. I have rebuilt my life, and I’m going to have an amazing future, while you are behind bars for your crimes.

“I have stuck with this investigation because I want to protect other young people from predators like you.

“I have learnt to keep you in a box, and make sure that you can no longer control me.

“You will never know the pain this has caused me.”

Representing Parry, Dafydd Roberts said these matters pre-date the other sexual offences for which he has already sentenced.

This incident happened when Parry was a “much younger man”, Mr Roberts said, stressing that he self-reported it.

Parry “wishes to be rehabilitated,” Mr Roberts added.

Sentencing, Judge Nicola Jones commended the bravery of Parry’s victim, and the “excellent” work by North Wales Police in bringing him to justice.

She added to the victim: “Don’t let what that man has done to you define your life.”

“It has been an absolute honour to have sat on a case where you have given such courageous evidence.”

Judge Jones told Parry: “She was incredibly vulnerable, and has suffered significant trauma as a result of your actions.”

Parry will be subject to indefinite sex offenders register notification requirements, while a lifelong restraining order was made for the victim’s protection.

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A Huddersfield man has been jailed for sexual offences against a child.      

Szymon Bildziuk, 40, of Barker Court, Birkby, assaulted the victim in the summer of 2024.  

The girl then came forward to report the incident and Bildziuk was arrested and charged in November.  

He appeared at Leeds Crown Court on 20 February 2025 where he pleaded guilty to two counts of assaulting a girl under 13 by touching.  

He has today been sentenced to three years and three months in prison and will also be added to the Sex Offender Register.  The victim was also granted an eight-year restraining order banning Bildziuk from contacting her.  

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A Huddersfield man has been jailed for eight years after pleading guilty to multiple sexual offences against a child.

Joshua Martin, aged 26, from Primrose Hill, Huddersfield was sentenced at Leeds Crown Court today ( Friday 21 March) for four offences of sexual activity with an underage female.

Offending took place between 2024 and early 2025 during which period Martin groomed and then began to sexually offend against his victim.

The matter was reported to police in early 2025, leading to an investigation by the Kirklees District Child Safeguarding Unit.

Martin was arrested and charged to appear before Leeds Crown Court on 13 January.

Aside from the sexual offences, Martin was also convicted for failing to comply with the requirements of being on the Sex Offenders Register.

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A teenager who committed serious sexual offences against three children in Kirklees has been jailed.

Eshea Sullivan, aged 18, was a child himself when he carried out the attacks on the three girls in Huddersfield and Holmfirth between June 2021 and June last year.

He was convicted of 10 sexual offences in relation to his victims after a trial at Leeds Crown Court last month. 

These included two counts of rape, two counts of sexual assault by penetration and one count of sexual assault against one victim; one count of rape, one count of sexual assault by penetration and one count of sexual assault against a second victim; and one count of sexual assault by penetration and a further count of sexual assault against a third victim.  

Appearing before Leeds Crown Court for sentencing on Tuesday (18/2), Sullivan, formerly of York Avenue, Huddersfield, was jailed for nine years. 

He must also remain on licence for a further five years upon his release. Sullivan was also handed an indefinite restraining order not to contact his victims and must register as a sex offender for life.  

He will also never be allowed to volunteer with or work with children.

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A Huddersfield predator who claimed he was involved in a “loving” relationship with a teenage girl has been jailed.

Alexander Rowe, now 30, committed a number of sex offences against the youngster and has been put behind bars for five years.

Rowe, of Marsh, admitted having a sexual relationship with the victim when he was initially questioned by police, but denied the offences and was found guilty of inciting the girl to engage in sexual activity and sexual activity with her following a trial at Bradford Crown Court.

In a victim impact statement read to the court, the girl said she had been prescribed anti-depressants and the offending had affected her day-to-day life. She said it had been difficult to put into words how it had affected her, but it was a lot to go through at her age.

Barrister Anastasis Tasou, for Rowe, said his client maintained what he had said in his evidence that this was a “loving and reciprocal relationship” with the complainant.

Mr Tasou told the court Rowe was a man of previous good character and a great many positive testimonials had been submitted on his behalf. He said: “This is his first and likely to be his only experience of custody."

Recorder Patrick Palmer said Rowe and the victim had exchanged messages on Snapchat and he had asked the teenager to send sexual pictures of herself. He told Rowe: “You of course pleaded not guilty to these matters. You had your trial before the jury and you were convicted of these offences.

"You do not have any extra punishment because you fought the case but there cannot be any credit for a guilty plea.”

Recorder Palmer imposed an indefinite sexual harm prevention on Rowe and told him he would also have to register as a sex offender with the police.

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A sex offender who broke into a Huddersfield home and sexually assaulted a child has been jailed.

Saqib Khan (40) of Hanson Lane in Huddersfield was sentenced to ten years in prison at Leeds Crown Court today (Thursday November 21st ) for sexually assaulting a child aged under 10 in an incident on April 20th. 

The 40-year-old had been found guilty of sexual assault at a trial in October.

Leeds Crown Court heard that Khan had made his way into the family home during the evening of April 20th ,  entered the child’s bedroom and committed a sexual assault.

The victim’s relatives heard a disturbance but were unable to gain entry to the room.

Instead the child’s father rang 999, went outside and then summoned help from two police officers who were passing the address.

They forced entry into the room and restrained and arrested Khan.

He was swiftly charged with a sexual assault offence following the incident.

The 40-year-old will have to sign on the Sex Offenders register for life following his release from prison and was made subject of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

This order will make him subject to immediate arrest and prosecution if he breaches any of the terms set, on his release from prison.

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A sex offender has been jailed for more than a decade for multiple sexual offences against a child

Corey Furey (27) from Huddersfield was sentenced to 12 years at Leeds Crown Court today ( Monday November 18) after being convicted of serious sexual offending.  

The 27-year-old was found guilty in a trial in October of seven sexual assault offences against a female child aged under 10 and causing a child to engage in sexual activity.

Offending took place between 2021 and 2022 and was reported to police in August 2022.

The report resulted in an investigation being launched by the Kirklees District Child Safeguarding Unit with Furey being arrested shortly afterwards.

As well as his sentence, Furey was also made subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order which will make him subject to immediate arrest and prosecution if he breaches any of the terms set, on his release from prison.

He will also have to sign on the Sex Offenders Register for life.  

DC Amy Green of the Kirklees District Child Safeguarding Unit, said: “Furey committed some very serious sexual offences against his young victim and we welcome his sentencing today.

“He undoubtedly poses a risk to young children and this has been reinforced by safeguards such as the Sexual Harm Prevention Order imposed upon him for when he is eventually released from prison.”

She added: “I want to commend the bravery of the victim and her family in this case.   Reporting such offences is not easy, and they have shown great courage in coming forward and supporting the prosecution to put this dangerous man behind bars.

“All reports of such offending are investigated by specialist detectives, and we can also signpost victims to the help and support they may need.”

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A Huddersfield man has been jailed for indecently assaulting a child in the 1980s.

Martin Glynn Whittle, aged 72, of Lucy Lane, Huddersfield, was found guilty following a four day trial of one charge of indecent assault on a child aged under 14 years.

He was sentenced this week at Leeds Crown Court to four and a half years imprisonment and will be subject to Sex Offender Register requirements.

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A registered Kirklees sex offender has been jailed after pleading guilty to breaching a court order and defying a ban preventing him working with children.  

John Noel (63) from Huddersfield was jailed for thee years At Leeds Crown Court today ( Thursday May 16) after admitting breaching the terms of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) imposed on him in June 2023.  

The 63-year old also admitted a breach of a bar offence which he committed by working with children (aged from 5 to 17) as a private Maths, English and Sciences tutor, despite being banned from doing so.  

Noel was arrested by police on 5th February 2024 for concealing a device in breach of his SHPO and for the breach of bar offence, and later charged.  

He pleaded guilty to the offences at an appearance at Leeds Crown Court in April.  

The Huddersfield man had been made subject to his SHPO in June 2023 after he was convicted of making indecent photographs of children and possession of extreme pornography.  

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A Huddersfield man has been jailed for seven years after being found guilty of sexually abusing a girl more than 20 years ago.

Anthony Sharp, 66, of Raynor Close, Oakes, was locked up at Bradford Crown Court on Thursday for the abuse which a judge said had had a catastrophic effect on his victim. Recorder Anthony Hawks also imposed an indefinite restraining order which bans Sharp from contacting the complainant in the future and the defendant must also register as a sex offender with the police for the rest of his life.

The victim, who must not be identified for legal reasons, provided the court with a victim impact statement which Recorder Hawks said painted a very unhappy picture. He said: “The effect on her has been catastrophic as it inevitably is in all these cases were children are abused."

The judge said the consequences could stretch on for years, but hopefully she could now have some closure. Sharp was found guilty by the jury on five charges of indecent assault. The judge told him: “You chose to have a trial. That was your choice. You don’t receive a larger sentence because you have had a trial, but I can’t give you any credit plainly for pleading guilty and exhibiting remorse.”

Barrister Ian Howard, for Sharp, said the offending took place many moons ago and there had been no further offending in the intervening period. Sharp will have to serve at least two-thirds of his seven-year jail term before being released on licence.

Following the sentencing, PC Kate Healey, of the Calderdale District Safeguarding Unit at West Yorkshire Police, said: “Firstly, I would like to thank the victim for her bravery in not only coming forward to report these offences, but in enduring a lengthy investigation process and a trial following Sharp’s not guilty plea. She has demonstrated courage and dignity throughout the entire process, which is undoubtedly a daunting experience.

“I think the sentence reflects the seriousness of Sharp’s offending. He committed his crimes against a vulnerable victim, which was the ultimate betrayal of the trust of the victim and her family. Hopefully this sentence goes some way towards providing the victim with some comfort and closure to what has been the most horrific time of her life.

“I would also like to encourage anyone who has been a victim of any form of abuse, whether recent or non-recent, to come forward and speak with our specially trained officers. We will thoroughly investigate all reports and do all that we can to secure justice.”

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A Huddersfield man who sexually assaulted a vulnerable woman also attacked two other females, it has been revealed.

Naveed Khawaja, 55, of Yew Street, Huddersfield was jailed for three years at Leeds Crown Court on May 9 after being convicted of three sexual assaults. The 55-year-old was arrested on October 11, 2021 following a report that a man had attended the home of a victim earlier that month.

Once in the house he committed a sexual assault on the victim who was particularly vulnerable. An investigation was launched by officers from Kirklees CID who on reviewing the offence, linked Khawaja with two unsolved offences in Bradford from July 2017 and October 2019.

In both of them, vulnerable women had been sexually assaulted. Following a detailed investigation, the 53-year-old was charged with all of the offences in September 2022.

Detective Inspector Simon Reddington of Kirklees CID, said: “Khawaja is a predatory sex offender who offended against vulnerable victims and we welcome his conviction and sentencing. All reports of sexual offending are treated extremely seriously by West Yorkshire Police and we continue to urge victims to come forwards.

“As this case shows, even where it may not be initially possible to bring a prosecution, unsolved cases are not forgotten and new evidence can come to light which makes it possible to put a suspect before the courts.

“West Yorkshire Police is absolutely committed to making women and girls safer and does all it can to get offenders like Khawaja off our streets.”