A convicted Huddersfield sex offender has had his jail term extended after being found guilty of further sexual offences.
Duane Holland (38) from Huddersfield, but currently in HMP Prison Armley, was sentenced on Wednesday, July 10 at Leeds Crown Court after being found guilty by a jury of committing non-recent sexual offences against two young boys.
In the latest case, he was convicted of one offence of rape and three offences of indecent assault committed against two victims, then aged under 16, between 2000 and 2004.
The new offences were reported to police in 2020 after victims came forward as adults.
An investigation was subsequently launched by the Kirklees District Child Safeguarding Unit, whose officers travelled out of the country to interview one of the victims.
DC Paul Campbell, who led the investigation, said: “The conviction and sentencing of Holland today represents justice for both victims who have shown real bravery in coming forward and reporting the offending Holland committed against them.
“One of the victims was living in Sweden at the time the report was made but through co-operation with policing colleagues there, arrangements were made for me to speak to him in that country.
“This case truly demonstrates that no matter when the offending took place, or even if the victim is no longer living in the UK, we will make every effort to investigate all reports made to us.
“It also shows that even if someone has been convicted of offences, it is never too late to come forward and report what has taken place.
“I want to reiterate that we are a victim-focused organisation and will always listen and investigate any report of sexual offending.
“We can’t stress how important it is that serious offenders like Holland are made to properly account for what they have done and that victims can know they have been listened to and provided with any support they might need. “
