Two brothers jailed for combined 36 years for rape of 12 year old girl in Bradford
The pair have been branded "dangerous sexual predators, who have destroyed a young girl's life"
Last updated 10th Oct 2025
Two brothers have been handed a combined 36 years behind bars, for the rape of a 12 year old girl in Bradford.
23 year old Patrick Leonard and 19 year old Lannee Ksigwa, both of Grosvenor Terrace, were convicted by a jury at Bradford Crown Court on October 1.
Leonard was given 24 years plus a year on licence whilst Ksigwa was handed 12 years’ detention in a young offender institution.
Detective Inspector Simon Howroyd, of West Yorkshire Police, said:
“These brothers are dangerous sexual predators, who have destroyed a young girl's life.
“They took advantage of her for their own sexual gratification and both deserve to be behind bars for a long time.
“I would like to praise the bravery of the victim in this case for navigating the complex judicial system and I hope the sentences goes someway in finding justice.
“West Yorkshire Police take all reports of sexual offending seriously and victims are encouraged to report offending to us when they are ready and will be treated with the utmost sensitivity.”