On Friday, 1 March 2019, the Offender Database reported that Mark Bindley, then 55, was jailed for 19 years at Leicester Crown Court. Bindley, of Oak Crescent, Braunstone, Leicestershire, was sentenced for a series of sexual offences against a young girl that spanned more than a decade.
The investigation by Leicestershire Police uncovered a history of abuse that began in the 1980s when the victim was just a child. The assaults continued until 1996, by which time the victim had reached her teens. Despite the decades that had passed, the victim’s testimony was central to securing justice against the predator.
Abuse and Jury Verdict
Bindley had denied the allegations, forcing the case to a trial. On 26 February 2019, a jury found him guilty of:
- 15 counts of indecent assault.
- Two counts of indecency with a child.
The court heard that the long-term nature of the abuse had a profound impact on the victim. The judge emphasised that the sentence of nearly two decades reflected the serious and repeated nature of Bindley’s crimes against a vulnerable child.
Sentence and Registration
For his crimes in Braunstone, Mark Bindley was:
- Sentenced to 19 years in prison.
- Ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register for life.
The length of the sentence ensured that the public would be protected from the offender for a significant period.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Bindley is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by Leicestershire Police. His residency in Braunstone and his history in the Leicestershire area remain under lifelong scrutiny.
Any attempt to contact the victim or engage in similar behaviour will result in his immediate recall to prison. Leicestershire Police emphasise that they remain committed to investigating non-recent abuse and supporting victims who come forward after many years.
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