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Latest news in Yorkshire: October 27, 2018 11:58:03 AM
A Sheffield man who was found guilty of non-recent sex offences against
children is now serving over 13-years behind bars.
Lee Woodward, of Deer Park Road, Sheffield, appeared before Sheffield
Crown Court on Monday 22 October 2018 for sentencing after he was found
guilty of six counts of indecent assault, one count of sexual assault
and one count of indecency with a child following a seven day trial.
An investigation in to 32-year-old Woodward was launched in February
2015 after the two victims came forward to report that Woodward had
begun abusing them in the late 90s.
Detective Constable Andrea Smith, the investigating officer, said:
“First and foremost I’d like to praise the victims for their bravery in
coming forward to report what happened to them.
“Woodward had abused his two victims, who are now both adults, for a
number of years in Sheffield. In 2015, one of them came forward,
following counselling to report what happened to them and we were then
able to arrest Woodward.
“This has been a long and complex investigation and I’d like to thank
the victims for their continued support. The bravery and strength they
have shown, especially throughout the trial, is commendable and it is
with their support and courage that we’ve been able to bring Woodward
before the courts.
“I hope that knowing Woodward is now behind bars for a significant
length of time can offer them some closure and help them in continuing
to move on from what was a horrific time in their lives.
“All victims of sexual offences, no matter when the offence took place,
are encouraged to get in contact with police. We will always look in to
and investigate any matter reported to us so that we can bring offenders
before the courts and provide closure and support to victims.”
Woodward was jailed for a total of 13 years.
**Please note, victims of sexual offences are granted lifelong anonymity
under the Sexual Offences Act. Anyone who identifies a victim of a
sexual offence, or posts information that could lead to the
identification of a victim could face prosecution.**
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