A Keighley man has been jailed for 13 years after being convicted of a series of serious offences including rape.
Andrew Warren Lowe, 36, of Belgrave Road, was sentenced at Leeds Crown Court on Wednesday (14th October) following a trial in which he was found guilty.
He was also made subject to a restraining order.
The court heard that Lowe subjected a woman to sustained abuse over a number of years between 2010 and 2017.
During that period, he repeatedly raped and sexually assaulted her, alongside coercive and controlling behaviour, physical violence and sustained emotional abuse.
The offences were reported to police around three years after they had taken place, resulting in what North Yorkshire Police described as a complex investigation into non-recent allegations.
The court also heard that Lowe physically assaulted a child, who had been exposed to violence and abuse in what should have been a safe environment.
Police said Lowe denied the allegations throughout the investigation and trial and showed no remorse or acceptance of responsibility.
Detective Sergeant Natalie Hawksworth, from North Yorkshire Police, said:
“This case involved a victim being subjected to horrifying abuse over a sustained period of time.
"Lowe was a predator who repeatedly targeted and abused the victim for his own personal gain and sexual gratification, showing no regard for the devastating impact his actions would have.
“The bravery shown by the victim in coming forward cannot be overstated.
"Reporting non-recent abuse is incredibly difficult, and her unwavering support of the investigation has ensured that a dangerous individual is now behind bars and no longer poses a risk to women and children.
“The effect of these offences has caused lifelong trauma for the victim, something she will now have to live with forever.
"She truly deserves happiness, and I hope this sentence brings some sense of closure following such a horrendous ordeal.
“I would also like to commend the child victim in this case, who was extremely brave and should never have had to endure abuse in what should have been a safe environment.
"I hope that now justice has been served, he can begin to feel safe and reassured about the future.”
North Yorkshire Police says anyone who has experienced rape or sexual assault can contact the force for advice or to make a report, while independent support is also available for those who do not wish to speak to police.
Yorkshire Water issues reminder ahead of plastic wet wipe ban
Police appeal for witnesses following alleged assault in Skipton
Martin House named Hospice of the Year at national awards
Linton asylum centre could cost taxpayers £270m, campaigners tell Treasury
Craven’s combined emergency service officers could be rolled out across county
Skipton man takes on 100-mile challenge following brother’s Huntington’s diagnosis
Skipton chippy shortlisted for national newcomer award
Libraries host free events to help people feel confident online
Giggleswick School announces new partnership with Ilkley prep school
Skipton’s Woolly Sheep Trail shortlisted for national award
More than 2,200 new homes proposed for Keighley under Local Plan
Yorkshire households could see £27 cut to water bills
North Yorkshire Police win national award for farm crime prevention project
Pop-up pumpkin patch and monster trail coming to Skipton
Louis Theroux makes special visit to Martin House children's hospice
Skipton football matches raise £2,100 for Manorlands Hospice
Stump Cross Caverns named finalist in family business awards
Keighley Healthy Living celebrates 25 years of growth
Dunelm Keighley partner with Airedale Hospital for Christmas appeal
