Keighley man jailed 13 years for rape and child assault

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 11:32 · Archive

Andrew Warren Lowe was sentenced to 13 years in prison after being convicted of raping and abusing a woman over seven years and assaulting a child.

Andrew Warren Lowe, 36, of Belgrave Road in Keighley, was sentenced to 13 years in prison on Wednesday after being found guilty at Leeds Crown Court of rape and abuse. Over a seven-year period, he repeatedly raped and sexually assaulted a woman, subjected her to physical and emotional abuse, and controlled her behaviour. He was also convicted of physically assaulting a child.

The court heard that the abuse caused lasting and lifelong trauma to the victim. North Yorkshire Police said Lowe showed no remorse and refused to take any responsibility for his actions, denying all allegations throughout the investigation and trial before being convicted by a jury.

The investigation related to non-recent offences and began around three years after the abuse took place. Detective Sergeant Natalie Hawksworth of North Yorkshire Police said the victim's decision to come forward despite the delay had ensured 'a dangerous individual is now behind bars and no longer poses a risk to women and children'. Lowe was also made the subject of a restraining order prohibiting him from contacting the victim.

How it is being reported

• Rapist subjected woman to years of 'horrifying abuse' and assaulted childA Keighley man who repeatedly raped and abused a woman over seven years has been jailed for 13 years.Telegraph & Argus · 15 Oct, 10:55
• Keighley man abused woman for 'sexual gratification' and attacked childAndrew Warren Lowe is behind barsHuddersfield Examiner · 14 Oct, 16:36

In this story: Andrew Warren Lowe · North Yorkshire Police · Leeds Crown Court · Keighley

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