Purdy was caught after the girl told a health practitioner about the abuse
Carl Purdy, 58, was convicted of two counts of rape, one count of sexual activity with a child under the age of 16, two counts of indecent assault and one count of sexual intercourse with a child under the age of 13 following a trial at Leeds Crown Court in October. The charges all related to one victim and Purdy was also found guilty of two counts of indecent assault on two other young girls.
West Yorkshire Police say following a comprehensive investigation spanning several months, the case file was submitted for specialist oversight by West Yorkshire Police’s Rape and Serious Sexual Offences procedure, which works to ensure the effective investigation and prosecution of rape and serious sexual offences, and Purdy was subsequently charged in April 2021. He was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Monday and was made the subject of an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
“It is important that we recognise and commend the considerable courage that the victims have shown in giving evidence at court after Purdy insisted on making them endure a trial despite the weight of evidence that saw him eventually convicted.
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