DANIEL SCHOFIELD'S SHOCKING CRIMES IN BRADFORD AND KEIGHLEY REVEALED
In a series of disturbing criminal cases, Daniel Schofield, a man with a troubling history of sexual offenses, has been convicted and sentenced for heinous acts committed in Bradford and Keighley.His latest conviction stems from an attempt to meet a 13-year-old girl for sex, just seven months after his release from a 12-year prison sentence, highlighting a persistent pattern of predatory behavior.
Schofield, aged 33 and residing on Lynfield Drive, Heaton, Bradford, was brought before the court via a video link from HMP Leeds, where he is currently serving a sentence until June 2026.
The court sentenced him to four years in prison, with an additional seven-year extended license period, reflecting the serious nature of his offenses.
Judge Jonathan Rose emphasized the high risk Schofield poses to children, agreeing with assessments from a probation officer and a psychiatrist that he remains a significant danger.
The case was brought to light after Schofield, who was released from prison in June of the previous year, began communicating with an undercover police officer posing as a 13-year-old girl named “Grace.” By January, the conversations had turned sexual, with Schofield making explicit comments about her body, describing it as “just perfect,” and expressing a desire to see her in person.
He sent a graphic photo of his erect penis and requested images of Grace in her underwear.
On January 12, Schofield traveled from Bradford to Manchester, intending to meet what he believed was a 13-year-old girl for sexual activity.
His plans were thwarted when he was arrested.
During police interviews, Schofield chose to remain silent and did not comment on the allegations.
He subsequently pleaded guilty at the magistrates’ court to attempting to meet a girl with the intent of committing a sexual offense.
His criminal history is extensive.
In August 2014, Schofield was sentenced to 12 years after being convicted at Bradford Crown Court for a series of serious offenses involving two teenage girls.
He had lured the 14-year-olds to a house party in Keighley, where he plied them with alcohol—vodka and beer—before sexually assaulting one and attempting to assault the other.
The court heard that he repeatedly raped and molested a vulnerable girl and caused bodily harm to her friend by biting her breast so hard that it left a mark.
Judge Jonathan Durham Hall QC described Schofield’s actions as wicked, callous, and indicative of a man who was immature and under mental strain at the time.
The judge pointed out that Schofield, at 24, had demonstrated a clear pattern of predatory behavior, and his prison sentence had failed to deter his paedophilic tendencies.
As a result, Schofield was ordered to sign the sex offender register for life and was subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order with no time limit.
Further back, in July 2014, Schofield was found guilty of raping a 14-year-old schoolgirl at a house party in Keighley.
The jury convicted him of two counts of rape, attempted rape, sexual activity with a child, and causing a child to engage in sexual activity.
The court heard that he had deliberately intoxicated the girls, making them very drunk before assaulting them.
During the trial, Schofield admitted to having consensual sex with one of the girls but denied other charges, claiming that any sexual activity was consensual.
Throughout the trial, prosecutors detailed how Schofield had invited the girls to the party, paid their bus fares, and supplied alcohol, fully aware of their underage status.
His behavior was described as sinister and predatory, with the judge condemning his actions as wicked and dangerous, especially given the vulnerability of his victims.
Detective Constable Rebecca Botwright of the Bradford District Safeguarding Unit expressed her hope that the lengthy sentences would provide some measure of closure for the victims and encourage others to come forward with their experiences.
Schofield’s criminal record and ongoing behavior underscore the importance of vigilance and robust legal action to protect children from predators like him.
His case remains a stark reminder of the dangers posed by repeat offenders with a history of sexual violence against minors.
