A man who raped a child in Leeds more than 40 years ago has been jailed. Sean Revere, now 85, committed the offence in the Moortown area of the city in 1983.
The crime was reported 35 years later, leading to an investigation by West Yorkshire Police. Revere, of Selby, was found guilty of one count of raping a girl under 16, two counts of attempted rape of a girl under 16, and four counts of indecent assault on a girl under 14.
At Leeds Crown Court on Wednesday, he was sentenced to 13 years in prison. Detective Inspector Ryan Malyk of Leeds District Safeguarding said: "This was a prolonged investigation into a serious sexual offence committed on a young child over 40 years ago."
He added: "I'd like to thank the victim who has shown tremendous fortitude throughout the investigation and subsequent court process, and I commend her for the courage in reporting to police."
In addition to the custodial sentence, Revere was given an extra one-year extended licence and a restraining order, as he was deemed to be an offender of particular concern. A police spokesperson said the victim was "relieved that justice has finally been achieved".
