Joshua Rothery 33

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A Bradford man is starting an extended sentence of more than 13 years behind bars for child sexual offences.

Joshua Rothery, 33, of Dawnay Road, Bradford, admitted charges of raping a child under 13, sexual assaulting a child under 13 and making indecent images.  

All of the charges relate to the same victim and happened last year.

The offences were reported to police in August with Rothery arrested later that day.

He appeared at Bradford Crown Court yesterday (19 January) where he was given an extended prison sentence of 13 years eight months.  

He was also given a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) and will be on the Sex Offenders Register for life.

Leading the investigation, PC Tarah Sumner from the Bradford Safeguarding Unit said:

“This is a truly horrific case in which Rothery took advantage of a child and committed serious sexual offences against them.  

“I am pleased that he will serve a substantial amount of time behind bars and hope the sentence can go some way in enabling the victim and their family to start to move forward with their lives.

“We are determined to do all we can to investigate and bring these dangerous predators to justice, and I want to encourage others who may have suffered abuse to please come forward and report it to us.

“We have specially trained officers who can provide support throughout the justice process. You will be listened to, and you will be believed.”