PHILIP STOTT FROM LIVERSEDGE SENTENCED TO 20 YEARS FOR REPEATED CHILD RAPE IN LEEDS

In a harrowing case that has shocked the community of Liversedge and the wider West Yorkshire area, Philip Stott, aged 32, has been convicted of a series of heinous child sexual offences. The crimes, which involved the repeated abuse of a young girl, began when she was only six years old and continued for four years, until she reached the age of ten. The details of the case emerged during a court hearing at Leeds Crown Court, where Stott was found guilty of multiple charges related to child sexual abuse.

The court heard that Stott's abuse started when the victim was just six years old, marking the beginning of a prolonged and depraved campaign of exploitation. Over the course of four years, from 2010 to 2014, he subjected the girl to repeated acts of sexual violence, including rape. The charges against him included four counts of raping a female child under the age of 13, as well as other serious offences.

West Yorkshire Police described Stott as a “depraved” individual whose actions pose a significant threat to female children. The investigation revealed the extent of his misconduct, which also involved assault by penetration, inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, and taking indecent photographs of a minor. In total, he faced ten charges, reflecting the severity and multiplicity of his crimes.

Stott, who resides on Hare Park Avenue in Liversedge, was sentenced on a Friday to a term of 20 years in prison. Additionally, he received an extended licence period of four years, which will keep him under supervision beyond his prison term. The court also imposed a Sexual Harm Prevention Order to restrict his activities and ordered him to be placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life, ensuring ongoing monitoring and restrictions to prevent further harm.

The case has sent shockwaves through the local community, highlighting the importance of vigilance and the need for robust protective measures for vulnerable children. The sentencing underscores the seriousness with which the justice system treats crimes of this nature, aiming to protect society from individuals like Philip Stott who have demonstrated a clear danger to minors.