In a significant legal development, David Dunn (39), originally from Pontefract, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison at Leeds Crown Court today for sexual offences against two children that occurred over a decade ago.
Dunn faced charges of rape of a child, causing a child to engage in sexual activity, attempt rape of a child, and indecency with a child. The offences were committed in the Wakefield District area between 2002 and 2009. The court found Dunn guilty after a thorough examination of the evidence.
The case came to the attention of the police in 2019 when both victims independently reported the non-recent sexual offences. A subsequent investigation was launched by specialist child protection officers at Wakefield District.
Detective Constable Sophie Green, who led the investigation, expressed satisfaction at seeing Dunn sentenced for the heinous crimes. She praised the courage of the victims for coming forward, stating, “Their courage in reporting these dreadful offences and in supporting the prosecution against Dunn has meant that a dangerous sexual offender had been forced to answer for his crimes and been punished for them.”
DC Green emphasised that cases like these serve as a reminder to victims that it is never too late to report such offences. She acknowledged the difficulty of coming forward but assured victims that the police are committed to helping them seek justice and access any necessary support.
