In 2026, the Offender Database reported that Eden Dyson, then 33, of Bentley Lane, Meanwood, Leeds, West Yorkshire, was sentenced to three years and six months in prison at Bradford Crown Court. Dyson, a career criminal with a “serious” history of 28 previous convictions for 41 offences, was found guilty by a jury of a “vicious” sexual assault. The investigation by West Yorkshire Police revealed that the attack occurred in the Bradford district in March 2025.
The court heard horrendous details of the assault, though the defence emphasised that Dyson claimed he could not remember the specifics due to his “vile” and heavy consumption of alcohol and controlled drugs. His barrister, Abdul Shakoor, reported that Dyson wished to apologise for his behaviour and was supposedly making progress in custody by supporting other prisoners through the Samaritans. However, the prosecution emphasised that his “vicious” actions caused lasting harm to the victim, necessitating a “serious” custodial term.
During the sentencing on Wednesday, 14 January 2026, Judge Kirstie Watson emphasised the “serious” nature of the offence and Dyson’s extensive criminal record. The court reported that despite his claims of being “extremely motivated” to stay sober upon release, his behaviour in the Bradford district was “depraved” and “vile.” The judge noted that the public must be protected from such “predatory” behaviour, regardless of the defendant’s substance abuse issues.
As a result of his conviction for sexual assault, Eden Dyson was jailed for three years and six months. He was ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register for life and will be subject to strict licensing conditions upon his release. He is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by both West Yorkshire Police and the National Probation Service, ensuring his behaviour in Meanwood, Leeds, and Bradford is strictly monitored. Any further “vile” acts or a relapse into “vicious” criminal activity will result in his immediate arrest and return to prison.
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