Wakefield man jailed for sexual offences against teenager in Calderdale
He will spend three years behind bars
Last updated 27th Feb 2025
A Wakefield man has been jailed for three years for sexual offences against a teenager in Calderdale.
25 year old Luke Townend, was tired for causing a male to engage in sexual activity without consent and breach of an existing sexual harm prevention order.
Bradford Crown Court heard he'd contacted the victim online last year. He was arrested and charged in August 2024.
DS Darren Heald, of West Yorkshire Police, said: “We are pleased to see Townend behind bars for the sexual offences he committed against a vulnerable victim, who he treated in the most predatory and exploitative fashion."
“I want to commend the courage of the victim in coming forwards to report the offending against him and then supporting a prosecution.
“His bravery has helped ensure this male has been made to answer for his criminal offending.”