In 2020, the Offender Database recorded that 65-year-old David Magee—of no fixed address, formerly of Shearbridge, Bradford—was jailed for a serial campaign of sexual abuse against a young girl. The investigation established that Magee targeted the child on multiple occasions, with the prosecution reporting three distinct incidents of sexual assault. One of these “vile” attacks reportedly took place inside a local takeaway restaurant, highlighting the offender’s “predatory” disregard for public settings.
The investigation established that Magee’s conduct involved both physical contact and the manipulation of the victim. The prosecution reported that he faced three counts of sexually assaulting a child under 13 and a single charge of causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity. At the time of his sentencing, Magee was being held on remand at Leeds Prison, where he appeared before the court via video link to face the consequences of his “sinister” actions.
Judicial Findings and Sentencing
The court reported that Magee’s behaviour represented a “grave” threat to the safety of children in the Bradford area. The investigation established that the “stomach-churning” nature of the assaults, particularly the incident in a public business, necessitated an immediate custodial term. The prosecution reported that during the sentencing at Bradford Crown Court, the judge emphasized the lifelong impact such “vile” abuse has on a young victim’s wellbeing.
Judge-led proceedings concluded with Magee being sentenced to 31 months in prison. For his actions in Bradford and the nature of the “prolific” abuse reported, he was also ordered to sign the sex offenders register. The judge noted that upon his release, Magee will be subject to strict notification requirements to ensure he is monitored by the authorities and kept away from potential victims.
Status and Statutory Requirements
Based on the judicial orders issued at Bradford Crown Court in 2020:
- Custodial Status: SERVED (Sentenced to 31 months in 2020; custodial term completed).
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements are active (Duration determined by the final sentence and statutory guidelines).
- DBS Status: Placed on the Barring List (Indefinite ban on working with children or vulnerable adults; permanently barred from all regulated activity).
- Legal Status: CONVICTED (Sexual assault of a child under 13 x3; Causing/inciting a child to engage in sexual activity x1).
- Judicial Oversight: Sentenced at Bradford Crown Court; investigated by West Yorkshire Police.
- Criminal Record: Repeatedly abused a young girl; Committed an assault in a public takeaway restaurant; Remanded at Leeds Prison prior to sentencing.
- Origin: Shearbridge area, Bradford, West Yorkshire (Reported as no fixed address at the time of conviction).
Monitoring and Public Protection
Magee is managed as a registered sex offender under the statutory requirements of the Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) in West Yorkshire. Due to the nature of his conduct—specifically his “serial targeting of a child under 13 and his willingness to offend in public places”—he remains a priority for police oversight. Authorities reported that the 2020 conviction ensured Magee was formally identified and recorded as a “predatory” threat to the community.
As a registered sex offender, his details are permanently logged on the national police database. Authorities state that Magee’s history identifies him as an individual who prioritised his own “vile” impulses over the safety and innocence of a child. Any failure by Magee to notify police of his residency or movements in Bradford or elsewhere, or any unauthorised proximity to children, will result in immediate police intervention to ensure the ongoing safety of the public from a man who has violated the principles of human decency.
QUESTION – Given that one of the assaults took place in a public takeaway restaurant, do you believe that “Public Space Sexual Offences” against children should legally trigger a mandatory minimum 5-year sentence to account for the offender’s blatant disregard for detection?
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