Pensioner sentenced to 26 years over Sex Offences

A 78-year-old man has been sentenced to prison for multiple sexual offences against young victims in the Wakefield District. 

Terence O'Reilly, of South Elmsall was sentenced to 26-years in prison at Leeds Crown Court yesterday after pleading guilty to 17 sexual offences including six rape offences against a child.

He pleaded guilty to, three indecency offences, two indecent assaults and six rape offences.

Detectives have welcomed the strong sentence and described the abuse by O’Reilly to his two victims as absolutely shocking. 

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