A Bradford Paedophile Brian Wylie, aged 64, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for a series of sexual attacks committed on young children.
Brian Wylie, residing on Clayton Road in Clayton, attended his sentencing at Bradford Crown Court via video connection. He was convicted on five counts, which include indecent assault and gross indecency involving a child under the age of 14, as well as sexual assault of a child under the age of 13.
Brian Wylie received a total prison sentence of 12 years and an additional three-year period of supervised release.
In addition, he was placed under a sexual harm prevention order indefinitely and is required to register as a sex offender indefinitely.
Prosecutor David McGonigal detailed how the 64-year-old, Brian Wylie, confessed to three past offences.
According to the prosecution, one of the victims was of such a young age that they were unaware that the actions they were being asked to perform were morally incorrect.
Brian Wylie underwent a trial for further allegations and was convicted in March of two counts of child sexual assault.
The three individuals who he targeted experienced enduring psychological distress following the assaults, which manifested in self-inflicted injuries and difficulties with disordered eating.
Judge Colin Burn stated during the sentencing that the impact of your criminal behaviour has had a prolonged and enduring effect.
“They have inflicted substantial psychological disorientation on children, resulting in long-lasting trauma.”
The Judge described the first victim as an offender who uncommonly takes responsibility for their actions and admits to them.
Allan Armbrister, representing Wylie, mentioned the concerns highlighted by the defendant during the compilation of his pre-sentence report, but he did not provide any information.
The Judge, however, acknowledged the existence of post-traumatic stress disorder and psychological damage. However, the Judge emphasised that these conditions cannot be used as an explanation for committing sexual offences of this nature. Furthermore, the Judge stated that such conditions provide little or no justification for causing harm and devastation to the lives of others.
The rules of West Yorkshire Police affirm that any individual who reports incidents of historical sexual abuse to the police will be handled with utmost seriousness. An exhaustive investigation will be conducted, and past offences could still lead to the prosecution of a perpetrator.
According to the police, the result of a case like this may be hard to anticipate. Therefore, it is crucial for a victim in such situations to maintain a receptive attitude.
After the suspect has been interviewed, the police will evaluate the case papers. They may send the case to the Crown Prosecution Service if there is enough evidence. The service will then consider the case’s legality, the public interest in pursuing a prosecution, and the likelihood of obtaining a conviction. They will decide whether to proceed with the matter based on these factors.
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