Steven Lee, a resident of Featherstone, has been sentenced to imprisonment following his conviction for child sexual offences perpetrated over a 35-year span from 1987 to 2022.
Steven Lee, 66, of Carlton Street, Featherstone, faces allegations pertaining to offences against three child victims.
He was convicted at Leeds Crown Court of two counts of indecent assault on a child under 14, two counts of attacking a girl under 13 by touching, and two counts of encouraging or inciting a girl under 13 to engage in sexual behaviour.
Steven Lee pleaded guilty to one count of abusing a minor under the age of 13 through inappropriate touching.
He appeared back at Leeds Crown Court today (Tuesday, 19 November 2024) where he was sentenced to 11 years imprisonment.
Steven Lee must also sign the Sex Offenders’ Register for life and was made the subject of an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
Detective Constable Alison Hibbert, of Wakefield Child Safeguarding Team, said: “These were horrendous offences committed against child victims as young as six-years-old. Steven Lee is clearly a dangerous individual who has sexually assaulted children over more than a 30 year period.
“I would like to thank the victims for their bravery in reporting these offences and the confidence they had in the police investigation. The victims and their families are continuing to live with the mental toll of the abuse they have suffered. I hope the fact he is now in prison provides them with some comfort going forward.
“I hope that the police investigation and successful prosecution demonstrate that it is never too late to report this kind of offending.
“We have specially-trained officers in our safeguarding departments across the Force and I would urge anyone who has been a victim of any sexual offence, whether it be recent or non-recent to come forward and speak to the police.”
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