A 28-year-old man from Colne has been jailed for almost 17 years after admitting a series of sexual offences against a child over a ten-year period.
Danny Dunne, of Glen Street, Colne, appeared at Preston Crown Court on 22 August, where he was handed a custodial sentence of 10 years and eight months, along with an extended licence period of seven years.
He was also ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register for life and made subject to an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
Offending Spanned a Decade
Lancashire Police said Dunne committed multiple sexual offences against a child in Pendle between 2009 and 2019.
The abuse only came to light in June 2024, when the victim found the courage to come forward and report what had happened.
Officers from the East RASSO (Rape and Serious Sexual Offences) Team investigated the case. Dunne was confronted about his actions and confirmed the allegations were true.
Guilty Plea
Dunne admitted a range of charges including:
- Rape
- Attempted rape
- Sexual assault
- Inciting a child to engage in sexual activity
Police Statement
A Lancashire Police spokesperson said:
“The man pictured is Danny Dunne and he is a paedophile. You won’t see him on the streets of East Lancashire any time soon because he is today starting a long stretch in prison after officers from our East RASSO Team put him before the courts.
After suffering in silence, the brave victim informed police of what Dunne had done to him in June 2024. We hope this sentence gives him some sense of justice and sends a clear message that we will always pursue offenders of child sexual abuse.”
