Lyndon Powell, 35, has been locked up for a serious sexual offence in Leeds. The no-fixed-address man was sentenced on Monday 14 October at Leeds crown-court/" title="Crown Court" rel="nofollow">Crown Court to 15 years behind bars for sexual assault by penetration.
Attack Happened in June 2024
The horrific incident took place in Leeds in June 2024. The victim reported the assault shortly after it happened. Powell’s conviction has sparked conversation across social media platforms like Facebook.
West Yorkshire Police Urge Victims to Come Forward
Police are urging anyone in West Yorkshire affected by sexual assault to step forward — even if they didn’t report at the time. Officers understand how tough it is to make that first call.
“Even if you didn’t report an offence at the time it happened, that does not mean you can’t contact us now,” stated West Yorkshire Police. “The passage of time is no barrier to justice. You will be listened to, your report fully investigated, and support provided.”
How to Report Sexual Offences
- For new incidents, always call 999 for immediate police response.
- To report past offences, contact West Yorkshire Police via 101 or their live chat at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat.
Police are committed to investigating and supporting victims of sexual crime across the region.
