Two charged with counselling rape of schoolgirl in Bradford

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 3 Nov, 15:51 · Archive

Two 68-year-old Bradford residents have been charged with counselling the rape of a girl under 16.

Two 68-year-old Bradford residents have been charged following a West Yorkshire Police investigation into non-recent child sexual abuse. Brenda Altham has been charged with nine counts of counselling the rape of a girl under 16, and Paul Hinsley with four counts of the same charge.

The alleged offences occurred in the Thorpe Edge area of Bradford in the late 1970s and relate to one victim. The Huddersfield Examiner reports the victim was 14 years old at the time.

Both defendants have been bailed and are scheduled to appear at Bradford Magistrates' Court on 1 December.

How it is being reported

• Two people charged following investigation into non-recent child sexual abuse in BradfordAn investigation by West Yorkshire Police into non-recent child sex offences has led to two people being chargedHuddersfield Examiner · 3 Nov, 13:59
• Duo charged with counselling the rape of schoolgirl on Bradford housing estateTwo people have been charged in connection with a historical child sexual abuse investigation.Telegraph & Argus · 3 Nov, 13:54

In this story: Brenda Altham · Paul Hinsley · Bradford · West Yorkshire Police · Thorpe Edge · Bradford Magistrates' Court

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