A man has been jailed for 13 years for multiple sexual offences against a child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He is also on the sex offenders register for life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lewin pleaded guilty to five counts of sexual activity with a child and two counts of inciting a child to engage in sexual activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
DC Amy Green of the Kirklees Child Safeguarding Unit said: \u201cGary Lewin manipulated his young victim and committed extremely serious sexual offences against her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHe 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI want to commend the bravery shown by the victims and her family throughout this case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cReporting 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.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n