Kyle Burns, a paedophile from Cleckheaton, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for perpetrating many sexual assaults against a teenage girl, whom he intimidated by asserting that she would not be believed.
Kyle Burns, 33, was jailed at Leeds Crown Court on Monday, April 14, after being convicted of two charges of rape, two acts of sexual assault, and two counts of engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a minor.
In July 2024, the victim reported the incident to the police, and her account was examined by specially trained officials from the Kirklees District Safeguarding Unit.
The judge informed Burns, residing on Robertson Terrace in Cleckheaton, that he is required to serve two-thirds of his sentence in confinement and imposed a sexual harm prevention order along with a restraining order. Burns was additionally mandated to register on the Sex Offenders’ Register.
Investigating officer Detective Constable Natalie Daly, said:
“I would like to thank the victim for her courage in reporting Kyle Burns’ abuse, and I hope that she will find some comfort in this outcome.
“Kyle Burns is clearly a dangerous individual, and this has been recognised by the court in the lengthy sentence he has received for his crimes.
“Victims of sexual offences are urged to come forward and report these to the police, so our specially trained officers can investigate these matters and bring perpetrators before the courts.”
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