PETER HARTLEY FROM ECCLESHILL SENTENCED TO 16 YEARS FOR HORRIFIC SEXUAL OFFENCES AGAINST GIRLS IN BRADFORD
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Eccleshill Child Sexual Abuser
In a case that has shocked the community of Eccleshill and the wider Bradford area, Peter Hartley, aged 39, has been sentenced to a lengthy prison term after being found guilty of a series of serious sexual offences committed against two young girls over a span of several years.
Hartley's crimes were brought to light during a court hearing at Bradford Crown Court, where Judge Roger Thomas QC delivered a stern judgment. The judge described Hartley's actions as a “catalogue of sexual offending of a very serious type,” emphasizing the gravity and extent of his misconduct. Both a probation report and a psychiatric assessment painted a disturbing picture of Hartley's dangerousness, particularly towards young girls, which the judge acknowledged as a significant concern.
Hartley, who resides on Stonegate Road in Eccleshill, pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including two counts of rape, six counts of sexually assaulting a child under the age of 13, two counts of engaging in sexual activity with a minor, along with three other sexual offences and an assault causing actual bodily harm. The court was informed that Hartley's history also includes issues related to alcohol and drug misuse, which may have contributed to his offending behavior.
Throughout the proceedings, Judge Thomas condemned Hartley's conduct, describing it as a “catalogue of quite appalling behaviour” that persisted over a period of seven years. The judge addressed the impact of Hartley's actions on his victims, stating, “It is very difficult for them to try to put into words how they must now feel and describe the terribleness of what you have done.” He further remarked that Hartley's behavior was “deviant, nasty and predatory,” highlighting the malicious nature of his crimes.
In his sentencing remarks, Judge Thomas expressed concern about the lasting damage inflicted on the victims, noting that one of the girls was placed in a situation where she felt unable to report Hartley's disgusting conduct. The judge emphasized the profound physical, psychological, and emotional harm caused by such sexual offences, citing an experienced probation officer’s assessment.
Concluding his judgment, Judge Thomas stated that Hartley posed a significant ongoing risk to others and must be considered dangerous. As a result, he sentenced Hartley to 16 years in prison, with an extended license period of four years to follow his release, reflecting the extreme seriousness of his crimes and the need for ongoing supervision to protect the public from further harm.
Hartley's crimes were brought to light during a court hearing at Bradford Crown Court, where Judge Roger Thomas QC delivered a stern judgment. The judge described Hartley's actions as a “catalogue of sexual offending of a very serious type,” emphasizing the gravity and extent of his misconduct. Both a probation report and a psychiatric assessment painted a disturbing picture of Hartley's dangerousness, particularly towards young girls, which the judge acknowledged as a significant concern.
Hartley, who resides on Stonegate Road in Eccleshill, pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including two counts of rape, six counts of sexually assaulting a child under the age of 13, two counts of engaging in sexual activity with a minor, along with three other sexual offences and an assault causing actual bodily harm. The court was informed that Hartley's history also includes issues related to alcohol and drug misuse, which may have contributed to his offending behavior.
Throughout the proceedings, Judge Thomas condemned Hartley's conduct, describing it as a “catalogue of quite appalling behaviour” that persisted over a period of seven years. The judge addressed the impact of Hartley's actions on his victims, stating, “It is very difficult for them to try to put into words how they must now feel and describe the terribleness of what you have done.” He further remarked that Hartley's behavior was “deviant, nasty and predatory,” highlighting the malicious nature of his crimes.
In his sentencing remarks, Judge Thomas expressed concern about the lasting damage inflicted on the victims, noting that one of the girls was placed in a situation where she felt unable to report Hartley's disgusting conduct. The judge emphasized the profound physical, psychological, and emotional harm caused by such sexual offences, citing an experienced probation officer’s assessment.
Concluding his judgment, Judge Thomas stated that Hartley posed a significant ongoing risk to others and must be considered dangerous. As a result, he sentenced Hartley to 16 years in prison, with an extended license period of four years to follow his release, reflecting the extreme seriousness of his crimes and the need for ongoing supervision to protect the public from further harm.