Leeds man handed 24 year sentence for sexual abuse of children
The 43 year old approached children on an e-scooter last summer - abusing them after offering to let them ride
Last updated 9th Apr 2025
A Leeds man has been handed a 24 year sentence for the sexual abuse of children in the city last summer.
Karl Davison, 43, of Turnberry Gardens, Tingley, targeted young people in the Thorpe, Middleton and Belle Isle areas on August 6 and 7.
He approached all of his victims on an e-scooter, in some cases abusing them after offering a ride.
He was convicted of three counts of sexual touching on a child aged under 13, one count of assault by penetration on a child under 13 and one count of sexual assault on a child under 16 at Leeds Crown Court.
Davison admitted a charge of possession of indecent images of children, after illegal material was found on his phone.
He will serve a 17 year prison sentence, followed by seven years on extended licence.
The 43 year old has also been handed an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order and will be on the sex offenders register for life.
Detective Superintendent Emma Winfield who led the investigation for West Yorkshire Police said:
“These were truly despicable offences, and I welcome the sentence handed down to Davison today. He is a dangerous predator who tried to entice young children to ride his scooter, with a view to sexually assaulting them.
“The victims and their families have shown immense bravery throughout this investigation, and I hope the fact Davison has been brought to justice can give them some sense of comfort moving forwards.
“Crimes of this nature are always taken extremely seriously, and I would urge any other victims of sexual offending, recent or not, to come forward so we can investigate it.
“We have specially trained officers who treat all reports sensitively and will support victims to secure justice for them.”
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