Bradford Man Jailed For Child Sexual Offences

Sunday, 30 March 2025 14:21

A man who raped a girl in Kirklees has been jailed following an investigation by specialist safeguarding officers.

James Goy, 39, of Plumpton Close, Bradford, targeted the victim, who was under 13, between 2020 and 2022.

Detectives began an investigation after the girl’s mother contacted police to report the offending.

Goy was arrested and last month pleaded guilty to nine counts of raping a child under 13 and one count of sexual assault by penetration of a child under 13.

On Monday (24th), at Leeds Crown Court, he was sentenced to 14 years and six months in prison.

He was also given an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order and has been placed on the Sex Offenders Register.

Detective Constable Holly O'Neill from the Kirklees Child Safeguarding Unit, who led the investigation, said:

“We welcome the sentence handed down to James Goy today for his reprehensible crimes. This sends a strong and clear message that we will not tolerate the exploitation of children in our community.

“I would personally like to commend the victim for her courage throughout the investigation and subsequent trial. Her fortitude and that of her family will ensure the safety of other children for years to come.

“West Yorkshire Police are dedicated to protecting the most vulnerable among us and holding perpetrators to account.

“I want to encourage any victims of unreported sexual offences, whether recent or non-recent, to please come forward and report them to us.

“Our specialist officers will support you through the criminal justice process, and we will thoroughly investigate and bring those responsible to justice.”

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