Peter Boyles, aged 66, from Kirkburton, was sentenced to 14 years’ imprisonment at Leeds Crown Court today, 23 May, after being convicted of serious sexual offences in the Kirklees region.
Peter Boyles was convicted for two counts of rape and one count of sexual contact, all perpetrated in 2018 against a victim aged 15.
In 2020, she reported the offences by Peter Boyles, prompting an extensive and intricate investigation by the Kirklees District Child Safeguarding Unit.
Peter Boyles was apprehended subsequent to the report and ultimately indicted for sexual offences in late 2021.
Peter Boyles was convicted of the offences after a trial in May.
DC Sam Smith of the Kirklees District Child Safeguarding Unit, said: “We welcome the sentence imposed on Boyles today for what were incredibly serious offences committed against a young and vulnerable victim.
“He is without doubt a committed sexual predator and thanks to the victim’s bravery is now behind bars where he belongs.
“I want to thank her for having the courage to come forwards and report the serious sexual abuse she suffered.
“We hope she can take some comfort from seeing Peter Boyles jailed today and knowing her determination to see justice done has resulted in this positive outcome.”
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