WAKEFIELD MAN SENTENCED TO 20 YEARS FOR MULTIPLE RAPE OFFENCES AGAINST YOUNG GIRLS
Neil North, aged 39, from Wakefield, is a sex offender who committed multiple rape offences against two young girls.He was sentenced to 16 years in prison with a four-year extended licence after being found guilty of 17 sexual offences, including 11 rapes, against the two victims.
The sexual crimes occurred between 2018 and 2021 and were reported to police in May 2021 after victims came forward.
North was arrested following the reports, leading to a detailed investigation by Kirklees District Child Safeguarding Unit.
He was subsequently summoned to court in October 2023 after charges were approved by the CPS.
Upon release, he will be required to sign the Sex Offenders Register for life and was also subjected to a Serious Harm Prevention Order.
The investigation was led by DC Georgina Lumb, who stated: “North’s offending against his child victims was absolutely appalling, as evidenced by the very large number of serious sexual offences, including multiple rapes, he was convicted of.
He compounded this horrific offending by forcing his victims and their relatives to go through the ordeal of a trial.
North is without doubt a danger to children, and it is thanks to the bravery of his victims in coming forwards that he is now in a place where we cannot pose a threat to other young people.” She added that the police recognize the difficulty victims face and emphasize their support and sensitive investigation of such cases.
