'NO REMORSE' PAEDOPHILE JAILED FOR EIGHT YEARS FOR SEXUAL ABUSING CHILD
Ben Cooper, aged 33 and from Horbury, was handed a court sentence at Leeds Crown Court on Tuesday, September 13.The ruling followed his conviction on three criminal charges linked to a minor at a residence in Castleford during April 2022.
The Wakefield District Safeguarding Unit initiated an inquiry in October of the previous year after receiving a disclosure from a family member.
Following this investigation, Cooper was quickly detained and charged with two counts of sexual penetration and one count of sexual touching.
Despite denying the allegations, the jury found him guilty of all charges.
Detective Sergeant Will Denton of Wakefield District Safeguarding Unit, who led the investigation, said: “We welcome the sentencing handed to Cooper, who showed no remorse throughout a difficult and emotional trial for all concerned.
“There can be no doubt he is a risk to children and deserves to be behind bars.
"I hope this result will encourage any other victims of sexual abuse to engage with our specially trained officers who treat all reports seriously and sensitively and work tirelessly to bring offenders to justice.”
