Christopher Ackroyd, 32, from Wasdale Road, Wakefield, has been jailed for a number of sex offences against a girl. 

Ackroyd was convicted of one count of attempted rape, four counts of causing a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity, one count of sexual assault of a child under 13 and one count of causing a child to watch a sexual act. 

He was also found guilty of witness intimidation. 

Ackroyd was found guilty of the offences at a trial in August, with the offences reported to have taken place earlier this decade.

Detective Constable Khi Smith said: “First and foremost, I would like to thank the victim for coming forward, for talking to us, and trusting us.

“Her courage and bravery throughout this investigation have been key to ensuring that Ackroyd was convicted of these horrendous offences.

“He is a dangerous sexual predator, and I hope that his prison sentence brings her some comfort as she begins to move forward with her life.

“We would encourage victims of this kind of offending to come forward. What you tell us will be investigated and you will be believed.”

He was also given a lifetime Sexual Harm Prevention Order and made to sign up to the Sex Offender Register for life.