KEVIN HARPER FROM TUEBROOK SENTENCED TO 12 YEARS FOR DECADE OF SEXUAL ABUSE IN LIVERPOOL
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Tuebrook Rapist
In a harrowing case that has shocked the community of Tuebrook and the wider Liverpool area, Kevin Harper, a 59-year-old man, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for subjecting a young girl to a prolonged period of sexual abuse spanning over ten years. The sentencing took place at Carlisle Crown Court, where the severity of Harper's crimes was laid bare during the proceedings.
Harper, who was unemployed at the time, was described by the presiding judge, Judge Paul Batty QC, as an individual whose actions were profoundly evil. The court heard that Harper, residing on Grenfell Road in Tuebrook, had initially begun abusing the girl when she was only six years old. Over the years, his misconduct escalated into a relentless campaign of sexual assault, including multiple instances of rape, which continued until the girl reached the age of 15.
The case was brought to a close after a jury at Liverpool Crown Court found Harper guilty of all 14 charges against him—comprising four counts of indecent assault and ten counts of rape. Harper had pleaded not guilty to these charges, but the jury's verdict last month confirmed his guilt on all counts.
Judge Batty described the abuse as a sickening campaign that grew increasingly severe over time. He emphasized that Harper’s actions had caused irreparable harm to his victim, and the court was told that the only mitigating factor was Harper’s previously good character, which the judge acknowledged but did not outweigh the gravity of his crimes.
In addition to the prison sentence, Harper was ordered to be placed on the Sex Offenders Register indefinitely. Furthermore, the court issued a strict order prohibiting him from having any unsupervised contact with children under the age of 16, citing the significant risk he poses to minors. The case has left the local community in shock, highlighting the importance of vigilance and safeguarding vulnerable children from predators like Kevin Harper.
Harper, who was unemployed at the time, was described by the presiding judge, Judge Paul Batty QC, as an individual whose actions were profoundly evil. The court heard that Harper, residing on Grenfell Road in Tuebrook, had initially begun abusing the girl when she was only six years old. Over the years, his misconduct escalated into a relentless campaign of sexual assault, including multiple instances of rape, which continued until the girl reached the age of 15.
The case was brought to a close after a jury at Liverpool Crown Court found Harper guilty of all 14 charges against him—comprising four counts of indecent assault and ten counts of rape. Harper had pleaded not guilty to these charges, but the jury's verdict last month confirmed his guilt on all counts.
Judge Batty described the abuse as a sickening campaign that grew increasingly severe over time. He emphasized that Harper’s actions had caused irreparable harm to his victim, and the court was told that the only mitigating factor was Harper’s previously good character, which the judge acknowledged but did not outweigh the gravity of his crimes.
In addition to the prison sentence, Harper was ordered to be placed on the Sex Offenders Register indefinitely. Furthermore, the court issued a strict order prohibiting him from having any unsupervised contact with children under the age of 16, citing the significant risk he poses to minors. The case has left the local community in shock, highlighting the importance of vigilance and safeguarding vulnerable children from predators like Kevin Harper.