Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 15th January 2025, at 17:10hrs
He has also been ordered to sign the sex offenders register for life
A man has been jailed after he admitted to child sex offences in Halifax committed against a child in broad daylight.
In a statement released after sentencing, West Yorkshire Police said:
“David Collier, 35 of Woodstock Road, Moston, Manchester, admitted two counts of sexual assault, engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child and causing a child to engage in sexual activity
Appearing before Bradford Crown Court for sentencing today (15/1) he was sentenced to four years imprisonment extended by 18 months on licence due to the risk he poses to the public.
He was also given a 15-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order and must remain on the Sex Offenders’ Register for life.
His offending relates to an incident on 30 April in Halifax.
Detective Constable Riah Nicholson of Calderdale’s Safeguarding Team said:
“Collier committed these offences in broad daylight whilst members of the public passed by.
“I would like to praise the bravery of the young victim coming forward to us and supporting this prosecution.
“This incident has caused significant ongoing distress to the victim. I hope today’s sentence bring her justice but also ensure that other people are now safeguarded from further harm.”
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