WAKEFIELD PAEDOPHILE DAVID PRICE SENTENCED TO OVER 22 YEARS FOR ABUSE IN WAKEFIELD AND LANCASHIRE
In a case that has sent shockwaves through the Wakefield community and beyond, David Price, a man with a disturbing history of offending, has been handed a substantial prison sentence after being convicted of multiple child abuse offences.The court proceedings revealed a disturbing pattern of predatory behavior targeting young girls under the age of 13, with incidents spanning several years.
Price, aged 40 at the time of sentencing, was living in the Wakefield district when he committed the offences.
He was accused of abusing two young girls, one over a period of four months and the other over a lengthy four-year period.
The court heard that his actions caused significant trauma to the victims, with one suffering from suicidal thoughts, engaging in self-harm, and requiring extensive psychological support to cope with the aftermath of the abuse.
During the trial at Leeds Crown Court, Price initially denied all allegations, forcing his victims to give detailed evidence to establish the truth.
However, after the court found him guilty of all nine charges brought against him, he finally admitted to his crimes.
The judge sentenced him to a total of 22 and a half years in prison, with 14 and a half years to be served behind bars and the remaining eight years on extended licence, ensuring close monitoring upon release.
The court was informed that at the time of the offences, Price was residing on Boulsworth Drive in Trawden, Lancashire, but his crimes had been committed while he was living in Wakefield.
The case also uncovered that Price had a prior conviction in 2017 for making indecent images of children, for which he received an eight-month suspended sentence.
This history of offending underscores the ongoing danger he posed.
Further details revealed that Price was in a new relationship at the time of sentencing.
He expressed fears that his partner would end their relationship if she discovered the extent of his crimes.
Ultimately, she did decide to terminate the relationship, likely influenced by the revelations during the trial.
It was only after the trial concluded and a pre-sentence report was ordered that Price fully admitted to his actions and acknowledged his attraction to young girls.
The court's decision reflects the severity of his crimes and the profound impact on his victims, highlighting the ongoing need for justice and protection for vulnerable children in Wakefield and beyond.
