Kirklees man handed 25 year sentence for sexual offences against children
Newcastle Crown Court heard the 48 year old targeted two young girls and a boy
A Kirklees man has been handed a 25 year prison term after being convicted of serious sexual offences against children.
Newcastle Crown Court heard 48 year old Michael Abass, of Heckmondwike, had committed some of the worst abuse police had ever seen against three victims.
In total, Abass was found guilty of 16 offences against two girls and a boy including seven counts of rape, sexual assault and coercive and controlling behaviour.
He also admitted to a charge of sexual assault by touching on a female child under 13.
The offences happened between 2015 and 2024, at which point one of the three victims came forward to police.
DC Yvonne Brear of West Yorkshire Police said: “The monstrous offences committed by Michael Abass against his three victims are quite simply some of the worst I have seen in a 14-year career in child safeguarding.
“Six of the rapes he was found guilty of represent rape offending which took place on at least ten occasions, illustrating the sheer scale of the awful sexual abuse he committed.
“Frankly it is hard to comprehend how anyone could act in this way, and treat young children as nothing more than objects for their gratification.
“What is equally apparent in this case is the bravery of the three victims in reporting Abass and then supporting a prosecution, despite being put through the ordeal of a trial .”