Man jailed for sex offence committed in 1980s

Martin Glynn Whittle was jailed for four-and-a-half years

A man from Huddersfield has been jailed for an "appalling" sex offence against a child committed in the 1980s.

Martin Glynn Whittle, 72, of Lucy Lane, was found guilty of the indecent assault of a child under the age of 14, following a four-day trial at Leeds Crown Court.

He was sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison and placed on the sex offenders register indefinitely.

Det Con Yvonne Brear of West Yorkshire Police praised the victim for their bravery in coming forward which meant Whittle had been "made to answer for what he did".

Det Con Brear, of Kirklees Child Safeguarding Unit, said: "Whittle has committed a truly appalling offence, and we welcome the custodial sentence imposed on him.

"I hope the sentencing can give the victim some closure, and the case demonstrates to victims of sexual offences that it is never too late to contact us if you have been victim to such abuse."

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