A 70-year-old Holme Wood Paedophile from Bradford, Edwin Gill, has been sentenced to over eight years in prison for raping a youngster.
Edwin Gill, residing on Dulverton Grove, Holme Wood, initially entered a plea of not guilty to the charge, asserting that the adolescent had provided consent.
After obtaining legal counsel, he altered his plea to guilty and received his sentence at Bradford Crown Court today (March 14).
Prosecutor Jonathan Sharp informed the court that Edwin Gill initially requested to embrace the adolescent, thereafter groped their buttocks and inner thigh, and then proceeded to commit rape.
The victim experienced shock and helplessness during the attack but managed to inform family members about the incident, resulting in Edwin Gill’s arrest.
During the interview, he originally refuted any allegations of rape but subsequently acknowledged engaging in sexual intercourse with the youngster, asserting that it was consensual.
In a victim impact statement presented to the court, the victim articulated experiencing panic attacks, as well as difficulties with sleep and concentration on academic pursuits subsequent to the assault.
Judge Ahmed Nadim commended the young victim for their “courage and fortitude” in aiding the authorities to secure Edwin Gill’s conviction.
Laura McBride, representing Edwin Gill, informed the court that Gill expressed authentic remorse and is sincerely regretful for the events that transpired.
“He is unable to articulate the shame and regret he has experienced,” she added.
In imposing a sentence of eight years and nine months on Edwin Gill, Judge Nadim stated that he had violated both moral and legal standards, remarking, “A child’s innocent days have been tarnished.”
He stated that his victim endured “degradation and humiliation” due of his actions.
A perpetual sexual harm prevention order was enacted on Edwin Gill, requiring him to register as a sex offender for the same duration.
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