Leeds man handed 12 year sentence over sexual abuse of child
He'll also be on the Sex Offenders' Register for life
A Leeds man has been handed a 12 year sentence, 8 of which must be served behind bars, for the sexual abuse of a child.
27 year old Frankie Allwork, of Kentmere Avenue, was convicted of multiple counts of penetrative sexual activity with a child, with the offences taking place at his home.
He was also served with a Sexual Harm Prevention Order, a restraining order and was required to sign on the Sex Offenders’ Register for life.
In a statement to court, the victim in the case wrote: "I thought we had some sort of secret relationship."
"He made it seem like it was something special, something I had to keep quiet. But I was a child.
"I now understand that what happened wasn’t right. It wasn’t a relationship – it was abuse."
Detective Constable Jody Bergstrom, of West Yorkshire Police, said:
“I would like to thank the victim for her courage in coming forward to report Allwork’s crimes.
“He knew she was under the age of consent, but this did not stop him sexually abusing her over a period of several months.
“I hope this outcome will give her some closure.
“I hope it will also encourage other victims to speak with our specially-trained officers who will investigate all reports and provide support throughout the investigation.”