Former scout leader receives second sentence for sexual abuse

    A former scout leader from Shipley may spend the rest of his life behind bars after receiving a second sentence for sexually abusing boys.

    Philip Longbottom, 69, was told he would serve a minimum of seven years when he was jailed in September 2016 for the abuse of 12 boys.

    He was ordered to serve at least six more years for sexually abusing another six youngsters.

    Bradford Crown Court heard the father-of-three had used his wealth and influence to befriend victims' families and then bribe or threaten children to keep them quiet.

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