Sentence
Herning Thompson
Herning Thompson (aged 82) was sentenced at Leeds Crown Court on 11 March 2026 to 18 Years for Sexual assault of a child under the age of 13 and 6 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Leeds Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 11 March 2026
- Sentence
- 18 Years, Custodial Term Plus Extended Licence Period: 19 years
- Judge
- Judge Robin Mairs
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
4 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Sexual assault of a child under the age of 13 | Custodial immediate |
| Indecent assault | Custodial immediate |
| Attempted rape of a child under 13 | Custodial immediate; Sex Offender Notification Requirements |
| Assault of a child under 13 by penetration | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of indecent assault of a female child aged under 14-years-old, assault of a female child aged under 13-years-old by penetration, attempted rape of a female child aged under 13-years-old and sexual assault of a female child aged under 13-years-old by touching in North Yorkshire between 1981 and 2020. He was found not guilty of three further counts of sexual assault of a female child aged under 13-years-old by touching and one count of sexual assault of a male child aged under 13-years-old.