Man charged in Leeds over historic child sexual offences investigation

The offences are reported to have taken place between 2001 and 2002 at a children’s home in Leeds

A man is due to appear in court as part of an investigation into non-recent child sexual offences in Leeds.

Zephaniah McIntosh from Harehills, who self-defines as Black Caribbean including Black British, has been summoned to appear at Leeds Magistrates’ Court on October 2.

The 66-year-old faces a charge of indecent assault and four counts of rape a female under 16.

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Leeds Magistrates' Court

The offences are reported to have taken place between 2001 and 2002 at a children’s home in Leeds. The reported offences relate to one victim who was aged 15 at the time.

More information about how to make a report of sexual offending, and help and support for survivors visit www.westyorkshire.police.uk/WhenYouAreReady

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