Child Sex Offender Jailed for 11-and-a-Half Years

A child sex offender has been jailed after pleading guilty to 14 offenses committed against three child victims between 2001 and 2019.

Stuart Alexander, 56, was sentenced to 11-and-a-half years in prison at Bradford Crown Court on Monday, December 12. He pleaded guilty to 14 non-recent indecent assault offenses against three child victims.

Alexander, previously from Elland, was also ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register for life and given a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO).

An investigation into the offenses began in August 2019 when a report was made relating to one of the child victims. The investigation was led by DC Katy Wilson of the Calderdale District Safeguarding Unit.

DC Wilson praised the bravery of the victims, stating in a West Yorkshire Police statement: "Stuart Alexander abused the trust of these children who were in no position to defend themselves in the most abhorrent way, and the sentence he received reflects the seriousness of his actions."

"I want to praise the bravery of his victims who wanted to see justice done and who have supported our prosecution throughout. I hope they can have some sense of closure from seeing Alexander answer for his crimes and receive a significant custodial sentence."

"We would encourage any victims of unreported sexual offenses in Calderdale District, whether recent or historic, to contact the police. I can promise victims that all reports with be thoroughly and sensitively investigated by specially trained officers."