Paedophile found guilty of raping his victim at least 28 times and subjecting her to sexual abuse.

Paedophile Jailed for 25 Years After Raping Victim at Least 28 Times

Carl Purdy, 58, from Leeds, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for repeatedly raping a young girl between the ages of seven and 13.

Purdy, of Ring Road, Beeston, was found guilty of multiple counts of rape, sexual activity with a child, indecent assault and unlawful sexual intercourse with a child following a trial at Leeds Crown Court in October.

Police said that Purdy would often drive the victim to lay-bys before committing the abuse. He was also found guilty of indecently assaulting two other young girls.

Purdy was charged in April 2021 after the first victim disclosed the abuse she had suffered to a health practitioner and then contacted police herself.

Officers subsequently identified the two further victims.

Det Supt Lee Berry, head of crime and safeguarding for the Leeds district, said: "Purdy is a predatory paedophile who offended at the worst possible level against vulnerable young children and caused significant harm and trauma to those victims."

"It is important we recognise and commend the considerable courage the victims have shown in giving evidence at court after Purdy insisted on making them endure a trial despite the weight of evidence that saw him eventually convicted," he added.

Purdy was also made the subject of a sexual harm prevention order and placed on the sex offenders register for life.