A man from Leeds has been jailed for ten years for child sex offences committed whilst in a position of trust.
Keith Turner, aged 65, of Woodside Place, Leeds was today (Sept 27) jailed at Carlisle Crown Court following a trial.
Turner was found guilty at a week-long trial to six offences of indecent assault on a boy and gross indecency with a boy.
He was also placed on the Sex Offender Register for life and given a sexual harm prevention order.
The offences were committed between in the early 2000's in west Cumbria.
Detective Constable Gail Penman from the Public Protection Unit who was the investigating officer in the case said: “Turner was in a position of trust when he committed the offences that have had a devastating and lasting impact on the victim.
“Today, Turner faces the consequences of his actions which he denied in interview.
“We continue to urge anyone who has been victim of a sexual offence to contact police so that our officers can investigate.
No matter how long ago an incident occurred, we will do all we can to identify offenders and hold them to account.
You will be supported throughout our investigation and the Constabulary works closely with trusted partner agencies to provide the appropriate support which is tailored to an individual’s circumstances.”
If you wish to report a crime, please visit www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it or call 101. Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
If you have been affected by sexual assault, you can contact The Bridgeway's 24/7 support helpline on 0808 118 6432.