ANTHONY JUDGE SENTENCED FOR HORRIFIC KIDNAPPING AND RAPE IN HUDDERSFIELD AND MANCHESTER
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Manchester Huddersfield Rapist
In December 2012, a harrowing case unfolded involving Anthony Judge, a 35-year-old man whose violent actions left a young girl traumatized and the community shaken. Judge was sentenced to life imprisonment after a series of heinous crimes committed in Huddersfield, with connections to Manchester, revealing a disturbing pattern of violence and predatory behavior.
Judge’s criminal conduct began on the evening of June 4, when he ambushed a 15-year-old girl as she was walking home from her exams in Huddersfield. The girl was en route to her friend's house for a sleepover when Judge suddenly appeared, armed with a loaded silver revolver. According to court reports, he leapt out from his vehicle, pressing the gun against her temple and demanding she get into his car. The terrified teenager initially thought it might be some sort of joke, but the seriousness of the situation quickly became clear.
Prosecutor Kitty Taylor detailed the terrifying encounter at Leeds Crown Court, explaining that Judge’s assault was both sudden and brutal. The girl attempted to hide her mobile phone in her bra, hoping to contact her mother, but Judge confiscated it and removed the battery, effectively silencing her. Despite her fear, she tried to remain calm, reasoning that a composed demeanor might help her survive the ordeal. She even managed to persuade Judge not to harm himself, despite his apparent manic state, during which he snorted cocaine from a key in the front of the vehicle.
The vehicle then stopped in a layby near Marsden, where Judge subjected the girl to sexual assault and rape. During the attack, he expressed his own twisted views, claiming that women and cocaine had destroyed his life and that all women deserved to die. After the assault, Judge told the girl he needed to refuel the car but warned her that he had seven bullets in his gun and would use them if she tried to escape or cause trouble. At a nearby petrol station, the girl desperately tried to make eye contact with passersby, feeling overwhelmed by fear and shock.
Judge’s depravity continued as he drove further, stopping again to commit another sexual assault. This time, the girl asked him to use a condom, but he refused, further demonstrating his disregard for her well-being. By this point, she was crying and physically sick, yet she continued to try to keep him calm. In a final act of cruelty, Judge dropped her off in Huddersfield, claiming he was going to kill himself and apologizing for his actions. The girl then sought refuge at a nearby hotel, where she confided in two women about her ordeal. They promptly contacted the police, who launched an investigation.
Following the attack, Judge fled the area and slept rough for two nights before surrendering himself at a police station in Congleton, near Manchester. Upon arrest, he acknowledged his presence, telling officers, “I believe you are looking for me,” and pointed to a gun in his car. His arrest marked the culmination of a harrowing investigation into his crimes.
Judge’s trial and sentencing took place at Leeds Crown Court, where Judge James Spencer QC described the victim as “remarkable” and “brilliant” for her bravery. The judge expressed profound admiration for her composure during such a terrifying ordeal, questioning what might have happened had she not remained so unbelievably calm. Judge Spencer sentenced Anthony Judge to life imprisonment, with a minimum term of six years before parole eligibility. He also imposed a Sexual Offences Prevention Order, which bans Judge from contacting his victim or any individual under 16 for the rest of his life.
Judge pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including two counts of rape, kidnapping, sexual assault, assault by penetration, and possession of a firearm. His crimes shocked the community and highlighted the importance of vigilance and support for victims of such violent acts.
Judge’s criminal conduct began on the evening of June 4, when he ambushed a 15-year-old girl as she was walking home from her exams in Huddersfield. The girl was en route to her friend's house for a sleepover when Judge suddenly appeared, armed with a loaded silver revolver. According to court reports, he leapt out from his vehicle, pressing the gun against her temple and demanding she get into his car. The terrified teenager initially thought it might be some sort of joke, but the seriousness of the situation quickly became clear.
Prosecutor Kitty Taylor detailed the terrifying encounter at Leeds Crown Court, explaining that Judge’s assault was both sudden and brutal. The girl attempted to hide her mobile phone in her bra, hoping to contact her mother, but Judge confiscated it and removed the battery, effectively silencing her. Despite her fear, she tried to remain calm, reasoning that a composed demeanor might help her survive the ordeal. She even managed to persuade Judge not to harm himself, despite his apparent manic state, during which he snorted cocaine from a key in the front of the vehicle.
The vehicle then stopped in a layby near Marsden, where Judge subjected the girl to sexual assault and rape. During the attack, he expressed his own twisted views, claiming that women and cocaine had destroyed his life and that all women deserved to die. After the assault, Judge told the girl he needed to refuel the car but warned her that he had seven bullets in his gun and would use them if she tried to escape or cause trouble. At a nearby petrol station, the girl desperately tried to make eye contact with passersby, feeling overwhelmed by fear and shock.
Judge’s depravity continued as he drove further, stopping again to commit another sexual assault. This time, the girl asked him to use a condom, but he refused, further demonstrating his disregard for her well-being. By this point, she was crying and physically sick, yet she continued to try to keep him calm. In a final act of cruelty, Judge dropped her off in Huddersfield, claiming he was going to kill himself and apologizing for his actions. The girl then sought refuge at a nearby hotel, where she confided in two women about her ordeal. They promptly contacted the police, who launched an investigation.
Following the attack, Judge fled the area and slept rough for two nights before surrendering himself at a police station in Congleton, near Manchester. Upon arrest, he acknowledged his presence, telling officers, “I believe you are looking for me,” and pointed to a gun in his car. His arrest marked the culmination of a harrowing investigation into his crimes.
Judge’s trial and sentencing took place at Leeds Crown Court, where Judge James Spencer QC described the victim as “remarkable” and “brilliant” for her bravery. The judge expressed profound admiration for her composure during such a terrifying ordeal, questioning what might have happened had she not remained so unbelievably calm. Judge Spencer sentenced Anthony Judge to life imprisonment, with a minimum term of six years before parole eligibility. He also imposed a Sexual Offences Prevention Order, which bans Judge from contacting his victim or any individual under 16 for the rest of his life.
Judge pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including two counts of rape, kidnapping, sexual assault, assault by penetration, and possession of a firearm. His crimes shocked the community and highlighted the importance of vigilance and support for victims of such violent acts.