Wakefield Man Jailed for 17 Years Over 1970s Child Sex Crimes
Michael Hooley, 78, from Coach Road, Wakefield, was slammed with a 17-year sentence at Leeds Crown Court this month. He was found guilty of attempting buggery and indecent assault offences dating back to the late 1970s in Wakefield and Ossett.
Victim Groomed With Outings and Alcohol
Detective Inspector Paul Oldham from the 1 District Safeguarding Unit revealed chilling details of Hooley’s crimes:
“Hooley engaged in grooming-type behaviour with the victim by taking him on outings, plying him with alcohol and subjecting him to pornography when he was barely ten years old.”
DI Oldham added, “We hope the sentence he has received will be of some comfort to his victim and will give him some closure.”
Police Urge Other Victims to Come Forward
Investigators believe there could be more victims. They’re appealing to anyone affected to step forward.
“It is possible that there are others who were victims of Hooley’s despicable crimes all those years ago, and we would like to appeal to them to come forward and engage with our specially trained officers who will investigate reports thoroughly and provide support throughout the process.”
The hunt for justice continues as police vow to bring all offenders to account.
