Sentence
Darren Gibson
Darren Gibson (aged 56) was sentenced at Leeds Crown Court on 18 March 2026 to 12 Years for Sexual assault of a child under the age of 13 and 10 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Leeds Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 18 March 2026
- Sentence
- 12 Years
- Judge
- Judge Khokhar
- Convicted on
- Guilty Plea
6 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Sexual assault of a child under the age of 13 | Custodial immediate |
| Sexual intercourse with a child under 13-years-old | Custodial immediate |
| Rape | Custodial immediate |
| Sexual Activity with a Child | Custodial immediate |
| Indecent assault | Custodial immediate |
| Indecency with a child | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He pleaded guilty to rape, indecent assault, sexual intercourse with a female child aged under 13-years-old, attempted sexual intercourse with a female child aged under 13-years-old, sexual assault of a child aged under 13-years-old, sexual activity with a child and indecency with a child in Yorkshire between 1997 and 2004. This sentence will run consecutive to his existing 24-year sentence term (Leeds Crown Court in November 2024).
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Abuse of trust / Position of power