BARTOSZ RYFKA

BRADFORD OFFENDER AVOIDS JAIL FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT OF TEEN GIRL

A man named Bartosz Ryfka, aged 20, followed a teenage girl off a bus and carried out a sexual assault publicly.

The victim, dressed in her school attire, was approached from behind while returning home.

Ryfka lifted her skirt and touched her between the legs for around five seconds.

After the assault, he smirked at her and left laughing.

The girl informed her father, leading to Ryfka's arrest one week later at his residence on Redwood Crescent, Bradford.

Police investigations revealed several videos on his mobile phone showing child sexual abuse, including footage of a one-year-old infant.

Having no prior convictions, Ryfka admitted to sexual assault and possession of indecent images of children during a magistrates court hearing.

It was described to the court that the incident was impulsive and not characteristic of Ryfka’s usual behavior; he expressed remorse and claimed mental health issues.

He also stated he was 'a good person deep inside' and vowed not to offend again.

The court acknowledged the distress caused to the victim, impacting her schooling and causing her to become withdrawn.

Ryfka was sentenced to eight months in prison, suspended for 18 months.

He is also mandated to complete 150 hours of unpaid community work, undergo a sex offender treatment program, register as a sex offender, and comply with a sexual harm prevention order.