Man jailed for child sexual offences in Wakefield in the 1980s
It's after a victim came forward to report him to police 40 years after the crimes.
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A man has been jailed for 12 years for sexual offences against children carried out in Wakefield in the 1980s.
Jeffrey Fisher, 64, of Kincraig Road in Blackpool, was sentenced at Leeds Crown Court yesterday.
It's after a victim came forward to report the offences some 40 years later, prompting an investigation by West Yorkshire Police.
Fisher went on trial last year and was convicted of two counts of indecent assault of a girl under 14 occurring between 1981 and 1982.
He was also found guilty of the indecent assault of a girl under 16 between 1982 and 1984, and one count of rape involving a teenage girl in 1984.
Alongside his prison sentence, he must sign the Sex Offenders Register and is subject to a lifetime Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
Detective Khi Smith of West Yorkshire Police said: "I'd like to thank the victim for coming forward and providing an account of her abuse at the hands of Fisher."
"It wasn’t easy for her having to endure a lengthy court process but she showed courage and resilience in giving evidence against him after all these years.
"It is because of this bravery that we have been able to secure justice.
"Fisher’s predatory actions make him a risk to children. I’m pleased that he is now behind bars for the harm he has caused.
"I would also like to thank Victim Support for their vital work in supporting this case.
"It is never too late to report sexual offending. West Yorkshire Police has dedicated safeguarding teams in every district who are specially trained to work with victims of non-recent offending.
"We are ready to work with victims whenever victims feel it is the right time to come forward."
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