Man jailed for sexually abusing child in West Yorkshire more than 30 years ago
The 54 year old was found guilty of 17 offences, said to have happened between 1989 and 1992
Last updated 5th Feb 2025
A West Yorkshire man has been jailed for 20 years after sexually abusing a child more than 30 years ago.
Yusuf Kayat, 54, was found guilty of 17 offences said to have happened between 1989 and 1992 following a trial at Leeds Crown Court.
He will also serve one year on extended licence.
Kayat, from Batley, started to groom his victim from the age of just 10, when she was in primary school.
He bought her gifts, as well as cigarettes, alcohol and cannabis.
After gaining her trust he abused the victim at various locations including in his car.
As the abuse continued he forced the victim to perform sex acts on his friends in a derelict building.
Julia McSorley, Specialist Prosecutor for the Crown Prosecution Service, said: “Yusuf Kayat used a young vulnerable child for his own sexual gratification and passed her around to others to do the same.
“Not only has he burdened the victim with the traumatic and lasting effects of his offending but by denying what he did to her, he has also forced the victim to relive the awful events she experienced during the trial. The prosecution team, in collaboration with West Yorkshire Police, was able to build a strong case to present to the jury, who found Kayat guilty.
“My thoughts are with the victim of these appalling crimes. The Crown Prosecution Service would like to thank her for the incredible courage she showed in giving evidence, which was instrumental in bringing the offender to justice.
“The CPS remains dedicated to pursuing justice for victims of child sexual abuse and will continue to work tirelessly with law enforcement partners to hold sex offenders accountable - no matter how much time has passed since they committed their crimes.”
Kayat will be sentenced later today.