PETER BOYLES FROM KIRKBURTON SENTENCED TO 14 YEARS FOR SEXUAL OFFENCES AGAINST 15-YEAR-OLD GIRL IN KIRKLEES

A man from Kirkburton, Peter Boyles, has been handed a significant prison sentence after being convicted of multiple serious sexual offences involving a young girl from the Kirklees area. The case, which has garnered considerable attention, culminated in a sentencing hearing at Leeds Crown Court on the 23rd of May.

Peter Boyles, aged 66, was found guilty of two counts of rape and one count of sexual touching. These offences were committed in the year 2018 and involved a victim who was only 15 years old at the time. The young girl, whose identity remains protected, came forward in 2020 to report the incidents, which marked the beginning of a detailed and complex investigation conducted by the Kirklees District Child Safeguarding Unit.

Following her report, authorities swiftly moved to arrest Boyles. His arrest took place in the aftermath of the allegations, and he was subsequently charged with multiple sexual offences in late 2021. The case proceeded through the judicial process, culminating in a trial held earlier this May, during which Boyles was found guilty of all charges.

Today’s sentencing reflects the gravity of the offences committed and the impact on the young victim. The court’s decision underscores the seriousness with which such crimes are treated within the legal system, especially when involving minors. Boyles’s conviction and subsequent 14-year prison term serve as a stark reminder of the importance of safeguarding children and the consequences faced by those who violate their trust in such a heinous manner.