A north Manchester man has been jailed after sexually assaulting a young girl ‘in broad daylight’. West Yorkshire Police says David Collier committed his sick crimes as ‘members of the public passed by’ in Halifax.
The 35-year-old targeted his young victim during an incident on April 30 last year. Collier, of Woodstock Road in Moston, admitted a string of child sex offences in court, all in connection with the same incident.
He pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual assault, engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child, and causing a child to engage in sexual activity. Collier was sentenced at Bradford Crown Court yesterday (January 15).
He was sentenced to four years’ imprisonment, extended by 18 months on licence due to the risk he poses to the public. Collier was also given a 15-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order and must remain on the Sex Offenders’ Register for life.
Detective Constable Riah Nicholson, of Calderdale’s Safeguarding Team, said: “Collier committed these offences in broad daylight whilst members of the public passed by. I would like to praise the bravery of the young victim coming forward to us and supporting this prosecution.
– Saint Mary’s Sexual Assault Referral Centre, Manchester provides a comprehensive and co-ordinated response to men, women and children who live, or have been sexually assaulted, within Greater Manchester. They offer forensic medical examinations, practical and emotional support as well as a counselling service for all ages. Services are available on a 24-hour basis and can be accessed by calling 0161 276 6515.
– Greater Manchester Rape Crisis is a confidential information, support and counselling service run by women for women over 18 who have been raped or sexually abused at any time in their lives. Call on 0161 273 4500 or email help@manchesterrapecrisis.co.uk
– We Are Survivors provides specialist trauma informed support to male victims in Greater Manchester who have experienced sexual abuse, rape or sexual exploitation. Call 0161 236 2182 for help.
– Always call 999 in an emergency
“This incident has caused significant ongoing distress to the victim. I hope today’s sentence bring her a sense of justice, but also ensures that other people are now safeguarded from further harm.”