A man has been jailed for 13 years for multiple sexual offences against a child.

Gary Lewin, 42, from Huddersfield, was sentenced to 13 years in prison at Leeds Crown Court yesterday (Monday 27th October) after being convicted of serious sexual offending.

As well as this sentence, he was also given a Sexual Harm Prevention Order, which makes him subject to immediate arrest if he breaks any of the terms set on his release from prison.

He is also on the sex offenders register for life.

Lewin pleaded guilty to five counts of sexual activity with a child and two counts of inciting a child to engage in sexual activity.

The offences took place between February and September 2024, when a report of one of his offences resulted in an investigation being launched by the Kirklees District Child Safeguarding Unit.

DC Amy Green of the Kirklees Child Safeguarding Unit said: “Gary Lewin manipulated his young victim and committed extremely serious sexual offences against her.

“He was deemed by the court to present a real danger to young children, and this conclusion is reflected in the Sexual Harm Prevention Order that will be enforced upon his release from prison.

“I want to commend the bravery shown by the victims and her family throughout this case.

“Reporting offences of this nature is incredibly difficult, and their courage in coming forward and supporting the prosecution has been instrumental in ensuring this dangerous individual is now behind bars.”

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