Man jailed for 'horrific abuse' of young child

A man who carried out "horrific abuse" against a young child has been jailed for 14 years.

Stuart Hartley, 47, from Bradford, targeted the child while they were aged between four and 12, West Yorkshire Police said, with his crimes committed between 2005 and 2013.

He was convicted of multiple charges including the attempted rape of a child under 13 and breaching a sexual harm prevention order at a previous hearing at Bradford Crown Court.

Hartley, who was described as a "significant danger to children" by police, will serve a further two years on licence after being sentenced at the same court on Monday.

He was also given an indefinite restraining order against the victim.

Det Sgt Sam Swift, of Bradford District Child Safeguarding Unit, said: "Hartley carried out horrific abuse on this young child during a sustained period.

"I would like to praise the victim and the family in this case for their bravery in coming forward and reporting these crimes to us."

The officer added: "No matter how long ago these offences happen, we will take the report and thoroughly investigate and support you through the process."

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