Man Jailed for Over 10 Years for Rape, Sexual Assault, and Indecent Exposure

Paul Andrew John Marsh, 57, formerly of Thornton Terrace, Halifax, was sentenced to 11 years in prison last Friday at Bradford Crown Court. A jury found him guilty of multiple offenses against a woman.

The offenses were non-recent, and the Calderdale Safeguarding Team initiated an investigation after the victim came forward to report them. Marsh was arrested and subsequently charged with offenses including rape, sexual assault, and indecent exposure.

Following a trial at Bradford Crown Court, which concluded last Friday, Marsh was found guilty. The 57-year-old has also been placed on the sex offender register for life and been given a Sexual Harm Prevention Order to remain in place indefinitely, alongside his 11-year custodial sentence.

Detective Constable Rosie Harrison, of the Calderdale Safeguarding Team, said: "We are pleased with the substantial custodial sentence handed to Marsh, which reflects the seriousness of his offending."

She added: "I would personally encourage any victims of unreported sexual offenses or abuse, whether recent or non-recent, to come forward and contact the police. All reports are treated with the utmost sensitivity and confidentiality. We will thoroughly investigate any reports and bring those responsible to justice."