Dewsbury sex offender handed 11 year jail sentence for offences dating back to 1970s
The 69 year old has been convicted of targeting a young child in the 1970s.
A Kirklees man is starting an 11 year two month prison sentence for historic child sexual abuse dating back to the 1970s.
69 year old Graham Ramsden, of Kirk Close in Dewsbury, was convicted of eight counts of indecent assault and two offences of indecency with a child dating to between 1970 and 1977 - starting when the victim was very young.
His offending was reported to police in 2020 - with Ramsden later told to appear before Leeds Magistrates Court.
He will serve two years on licence after his release.
Detective Constable Paul Campbell of West Yorkshire Police said: “Ramsden’s sentencing today is another clear demonstration that the passage of time can be no barrier to justice, no matter how many years ago criminal activity took place.
“He has been brought to justice thanks to the bravery and determination of his victim, who has made him answer for the crimes he committed when she was a very young child.
“Thanks to her courage Ramsden has had to answer for the serious sexual abuse he subjected her to and is now behind bars.”
He added: “We continue to urge victims of sexual offending whether recent or, as in this case, many years ago to come forward and contact us.
“We remain dedicated to recording these offences, investigating and doing all we can to seek justice with the needs of the victim at the heart of our investigations.”