STEPHEN WOOLLEY FROM LUDDENDEN FOOT SENTENCED FOR INTERNET GROOMING IN CALDERDALE
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Luddenden Foot Child Sexual Abuser
In a significant case that has sent shockwaves through the Calderdale community, Stephen Woolley, a 27-year-old man from Luddenden Foot, was sentenced to five years in prison after admitting to a series of serious sexual offences involving the grooming of underage girls over the internet.
Woolley, residing on Stocks Lane in Luddenden Foot, faced a total of 25 charges related to sexual offences, all connected to inappropriate online contact with minors. In addition to these, he also pleaded guilty to a further 24 offences of inciting sexual activity, which the court took into consideration during sentencing.
The victims targeted by Woolley ranged in age from 11 to 14 years old. He employed various pseudonyms such as John King, John Long, and John Smith to communicate with the girls via Facebook. His online interactions were characterized by a disturbing pattern of sexually explicit messages, with some girls receiving over 100 messages within just a few days. These messages included explicit content and explicit invitations for sexual activity.
The court was shown evidence of Woolley's heinous behavior, which extended beyond mere messaging. He sent explicit photographs of his private parts to the girls and requested web chats where he would touch himself on camera, further demonstrating his predatory conduct. The victims described feeling “disgusting and repulsed” by Woolley's actions, highlighting the emotional and psychological trauma inflicted upon them.
The offences took place over a period from November 2011 to April 2006, with Woolley specifically targeting girls from the Calder Valley area. Notably, some of his victims were pupils at Todmorden High School and Calder High School, raising concerns about the safety of local students.
During the sentencing hearing at Bradford Crown Court, Judge Durham Hall condemned Woolley's actions, describing them as a “wholesale persistent and prolonged invasion of the minds and computers of at least 38 young girls who were simply sitting at home and receiving a flood of filth.” The judge emphasized the severity and sustained nature of Woolley's offending.
In his judgment, Judge Durham Hall sentenced Woolley to five years in prison, with an extended five-year license period upon release, ensuring continued supervision. The court also noted that Woolley had made admissions to police, but during interviews, he made a chilling remark that police had only “scratched the surface,” indicating the possibility of more victims and further offending.
Law enforcement officials revealed that they have been supporting 42 victims from across Calderdale and other parts of the country, underscoring the widespread impact of Woolley's actions and the importance of ongoing support for those affected.
Woolley, residing on Stocks Lane in Luddenden Foot, faced a total of 25 charges related to sexual offences, all connected to inappropriate online contact with minors. In addition to these, he also pleaded guilty to a further 24 offences of inciting sexual activity, which the court took into consideration during sentencing.
The victims targeted by Woolley ranged in age from 11 to 14 years old. He employed various pseudonyms such as John King, John Long, and John Smith to communicate with the girls via Facebook. His online interactions were characterized by a disturbing pattern of sexually explicit messages, with some girls receiving over 100 messages within just a few days. These messages included explicit content and explicit invitations for sexual activity.
The court was shown evidence of Woolley's heinous behavior, which extended beyond mere messaging. He sent explicit photographs of his private parts to the girls and requested web chats where he would touch himself on camera, further demonstrating his predatory conduct. The victims described feeling “disgusting and repulsed” by Woolley's actions, highlighting the emotional and psychological trauma inflicted upon them.
The offences took place over a period from November 2011 to April 2006, with Woolley specifically targeting girls from the Calder Valley area. Notably, some of his victims were pupils at Todmorden High School and Calder High School, raising concerns about the safety of local students.
During the sentencing hearing at Bradford Crown Court, Judge Durham Hall condemned Woolley's actions, describing them as a “wholesale persistent and prolonged invasion of the minds and computers of at least 38 young girls who were simply sitting at home and receiving a flood of filth.” The judge emphasized the severity and sustained nature of Woolley's offending.
In his judgment, Judge Durham Hall sentenced Woolley to five years in prison, with an extended five-year license period upon release, ensuring continued supervision. The court also noted that Woolley had made admissions to police, but during interviews, he made a chilling remark that police had only “scratched the surface,” indicating the possibility of more victims and further offending.
Law enforcement officials revealed that they have been supporting 42 victims from across Calderdale and other parts of the country, underscoring the widespread impact of Woolley's actions and the importance of ongoing support for those affected.