Teenage rapist jailed for nine years

A teenager who committed serious sexual offences against three children has been jailed.

Eshea Sullivan, 18, was a child himself when he carried out the attacks on three girls in Huddersfield and Holmfirth between 2021 and June last year.

Following a trial at Leeds Crown Court last month, Sullivan was convicted of 10 offences in relation to the three victims, including three counts of rape and seven counts of sexual assault.

Sullivan, formerly of York Avenue, Huddersfield, was jailed for nine years at a sentencing hearing on 18 February.

He must also remain on licence for a further five years following his release.

He was also given an indefinite restraining order not to contact his victims, and must register as a sex offender for life.

Speaking after the sentencing, Det Con Jay Laughton, of West Yorkshire Police's Kirklees Child Safeguarding Unit, said: "I would like to thank all three victims in this case.

"Not only have they demonstrated true bravery in coming forward, but they have also ensured that Sullivan has been brought to justice for his predatory behaviour.

"I hope the lengthy custodial sentence handed down to him by the court will serve as some comfort to them.

"We have dedicated child safeguarding teams in each district here at West Yorkshire Police, and I hope this case demonstrates that we will investigate sexual offences and do take reports seriously."

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