West Yorkshire man jailed for 18 years for sex offences on three girls

A 74-year-old man has been jailed for 18 years for sex offences on three girls.
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David Saunders, from Wakefield, was found guilty of the crimes at Leeds Crown Court in December.

The offences happened between 2000 and 2004 and a more recent offence between 2012 and 2013.

Saunders was arrested in May 2017.

David Saunders, 74, has been jailed for 18 years (Photo: WYP)David Saunders, 74, has been jailed for 18 years (Photo: WYP)
David Saunders, 74, has been jailed for 18 years (Photo: WYP)
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He was found guilty of a number of offences including sex assault and indecent assault.

Today (Thursday, March 5) the judge at Leeds Crown Court sentenced Saunders to 18 years, 16 years custodial with 2 years’ extension on licence.

He was also given an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order and will sign the Sex Offenders Register.