Dangerous Sexual Predator Jailed for Attempted Rape

A WEST YORKSHIRE man, described as a dangerous sexual predator by police, has been jailed for attempting to rape a child.

Kristian Annus, 29, from Lincoln Street, Wakefield, was sentenced to 10 and a half years at Leeds Crown Court on Wednesday after pleading guilty to an attempted rape offense in the Kirklees area.

The 29-year-old was also subjected to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order, which will place restrictions on his activity following any release from prison. He will remain on the Sex Offender Register for life.

Officers arrested Annus on February 19 after receiving a report that he had sexually offended against a child. He was charged two days later and remanded in custody by the courts.

PC Jay Laughton of the Kirklees District Child Safeguarding Team said: "Annus is without doubt a dangerous sexual predator, and we welcome his conviction and sentencing. He took advantage of his young victim in the most appalling way and subjected him to what has clearly been a dreadful offense. I want to praise the bravery of the victim and his family in reporting what took place and then supporting the prosecution which has put this man behind bars."