PAUL INESON, PHILLIP RYAN, AND PETER CRAVEN SENTENCED FOR HORRIFIC CHILD ABUSE IN KIRKLEES
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In a disturbing case that has shocked the community of Kirklees, three men have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms for their involvement in the sexual abuse of two young girls during the 1990s. The case, which was heard at Leeds Crown Court, revealed a pattern of heinous acts committed over several years, leaving lasting scars on the victims and prompting a strong judicial response.
Paul Ineson, aged 52, along with his accomplices Phillip Ryan, aged 56, and Peter Craven, aged 47, were found guilty of multiple charges related to their abuse. The court heard that Ineson was responsible for raping one of the children, while Ryan engaged in indecent acts with her, and Craven was present during these assaults, choosing to watch rather than intervene. The victim recounted her distress during the trial, describing how she looked to Craven for help during the assault, only to be met with a disturbing smile from him, a detail that added to the court's sense of outrage.
Judge Neil Clark, presiding over the case, described the victim's testimony as 'among the most unpleasant and upsetting' he has encountered in his years working as a lawyer and judge. The jury, after deliberation, unanimously convicted Ineson of two counts of child rape and 23 counts of indecent assault. Craven was found guilty of seven counts of indecent assault, while Ryan pleaded guilty to 11 counts of indecent assault.
The sentencing reflected the severity of their crimes. Ineson, who resides on Heckmondwike Road in Dewsbury Moor, received a 24-year extended sentence, comprising a 22-year custodial period and a two-year extended license. Ryan, who has ties to Kirklees but currently lives on New Queen Street in Scarborough, was sentenced to 11 years in prison. Craven, from Woodsome Estate in Batley, was given a seven-year extended sentence, including six years in custody and a one-year license period.
All three men were ordered to register as sex offenders for life, a measure intended to protect the community from future harm. They appeared in court via video links from custody, having been remanded in custody prior to sentencing. Prosecutor Kate Batty highlighted that Ineson had previous convictions for similar offences but had never served time in prison before. Ryan also had a history of convictions, including for indecent assaults committed during his teenage years, and had served multiple custodial sentences.
The case has brought to light the disturbing reality of child abuse within the Kirklees area, and the sentences serve as a stark reminder of the justice system's commitment to protecting vulnerable victims and punishing those who commit such heinous acts.
Paul Ineson, aged 52, along with his accomplices Phillip Ryan, aged 56, and Peter Craven, aged 47, were found guilty of multiple charges related to their abuse. The court heard that Ineson was responsible for raping one of the children, while Ryan engaged in indecent acts with her, and Craven was present during these assaults, choosing to watch rather than intervene. The victim recounted her distress during the trial, describing how she looked to Craven for help during the assault, only to be met with a disturbing smile from him, a detail that added to the court's sense of outrage.
Judge Neil Clark, presiding over the case, described the victim's testimony as 'among the most unpleasant and upsetting' he has encountered in his years working as a lawyer and judge. The jury, after deliberation, unanimously convicted Ineson of two counts of child rape and 23 counts of indecent assault. Craven was found guilty of seven counts of indecent assault, while Ryan pleaded guilty to 11 counts of indecent assault.
The sentencing reflected the severity of their crimes. Ineson, who resides on Heckmondwike Road in Dewsbury Moor, received a 24-year extended sentence, comprising a 22-year custodial period and a two-year extended license. Ryan, who has ties to Kirklees but currently lives on New Queen Street in Scarborough, was sentenced to 11 years in prison. Craven, from Woodsome Estate in Batley, was given a seven-year extended sentence, including six years in custody and a one-year license period.
All three men were ordered to register as sex offenders for life, a measure intended to protect the community from future harm. They appeared in court via video links from custody, having been remanded in custody prior to sentencing. Prosecutor Kate Batty highlighted that Ineson had previous convictions for similar offences but had never served time in prison before. Ryan also had a history of convictions, including for indecent assaults committed during his teenage years, and had served multiple custodial sentences.
The case has brought to light the disturbing reality of child abuse within the Kirklees area, and the sentences serve as a stark reminder of the justice system's commitment to protecting vulnerable victims and punishing those who commit such heinous acts.