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Police appeal for potential further victims after child rapist Alan Pearce is jailed for 14 years
Overview
West Yorkshire Police have appealed for potential further victims to come forward after 70-year-old Alan Pearce from Heckmondwike was sentenced to 14 years in prison at Leeds Crown Court. Pearce was found guilty of raping and indecently assaulting a seven-year-old girl between 1983 and 1985. Detectives believe there may be other unidentified victims of his offences.
Key points
- Alan Pearce, 70, was sentenced to 14 years in prison at Leeds Crown Court.
- He was convicted of raping and indecently assaulting a seven-year-old girl between 1983 and 1985.
- The initial offences were reported by the victim in 2021, leading to an investigation and charges in 2024.
- West Yorkshire Police believe there may be additional unidentified victims and have appealed for them to come forward.
- Pearce received an additional year on licence and was subjected to a lifelong Sexual Harm Prevention Order.