ROBERT NEALE FROM SHIPLEY JAILED FOR VILE CHILD ABUSE IN BRADFORD

In a case that has shocked the local community of Shipley, Robert Neale, a 29-year-old man, has been sentenced to prison for his heinous and ongoing abuse of a young girl. The disturbing incidents took place over a span of several years, beginning in 1998, when the victim was still under the age of 13.

According to court proceedings at Bradford Crown Court, Neale, who resides on Kirkgate Road in Shipley, engaged in a series of criminal acts that included acts of indecent assault and gross indecency. These acts were carried out repeatedly, with the court hearing that the abuse occurred approximately 15 times over a three-year period.

The court was told that the abuse was both vile and persistent, highlighting the severity and the disturbing nature of Neale’s actions. The victim, whose age was under 13 at the time, endured this trauma over an extended period, which has left a lasting impact on her life.

Neale’s actions have been condemned by the court, and his sentencing reflects the gravity of his crimes. The case has brought to light the importance of safeguarding children and the need for vigilance in protecting vulnerable members of society from such predatory behavior.