KEVIN KENYON SENTENCED IN BRADFORD FOR CHILD SEX OFFENCES INVOLVING TEENAGE GIRL

Kevin Kenyon, a 45-year-old man from Sunbridge Road in Bradford, has been formally sentenced to a substantial prison term after being found guilty of multiple child sex offences. The sentencing took place at Bradford Crown Court on Friday, where the court heard details of his criminal conduct involving a teenage girl. Kenyon was convicted of four separate charges related to sexual misconduct with a minor, including three counts of engaging in sexual activity with a child, two of which involved penile penetration, and an additional count of inciting or causing a child to participate in sexual acts.

During the hearing, Recorder Bryan Cox KC emphasized the disturbing nature of Kenyon’s mental state, describing his thinking regarding sexual matters as “distorted and entrenched.” The court also noted that Kenyon exhibits “little victim empathy,” often shifting blame onto the victims themselves. The judge expressed serious concerns about the risk Kenyon poses to the public, particularly to vulnerable young girls, warning that there is a “significant risk” he may commit further sexual offences, which could cause severe psychological harm to future victims.

It was also highlighted that there was a notable age disparity between Kenyon and his most recent victim, a teenage girl. The court acknowledged that Kenyon was aware she had consumed alcohol at the time of the offence, but it was clarified that he did not supply or produce the alcohol to incapacitate her. Recorder Cox pointed out the similarities between this recent offending and Kenyon’s previous sexual misconduct, noting the consistent pattern involving young girls and the damaging impact on victims.

Kenyon’s criminal record was considered an aggravating factor during sentencing. The court also scrutinized his long-standing disregard for legal restrictions, including repeated failures to comply with his registration obligations and the Sexual Harm Prevention Order. Recorder Cox expressed concern that Kenyon’s persistent non-compliance indicates a serious risk he may continue to offend in the future.

In his defence, Kenyon was described as not being “dangerous” in the sense of violent behaviour, and there was no evidence of force or violence used during his sexual offences. The court heard that Kenyon’s life has been marked by instability since serving a previous prison sentence for child sex offences. His struggles include homelessness and long-term drug abuse, which have hindered his ability to address these issues effectively. Despite these challenges, the judge acknowledged that Kenyon has shown some willingness to confront his problems while in custody.

As part of his sentence, Kenyon will serve an extended licence period of three years upon release. He was also placed under a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and is required to register as a sex offender for the remainder of his life. After the sentencing, Kenyon, appearing via video link, offered a brief apology, saying, “I’m sorry to take up the court’s time.”