Sheffield man jailed for numerous sexual offences

Latest news in Yorkshire: November 15, 2017 04:17:14 PM


A 26-year-old man, who admitted sexually abusing two young children, has been jailed for six years.


Ashley Godber, of Batemoor Road, Batemoor, Sheffield, appeared before Sheffield Crown Court last month, where he pleaded guilty to:


- Four counts of causing a child to watch a sexual act

- Four counts of engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child

- Three counts of causing or inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity

- Three counts of sexual assault of a child under 13

- One count of possession of indecent images of a child


He was back in court today (Wednesday 15 November), where he was jailed.


Godber was first arrested back in September 2016 when intelligence was received that an address he was staying at in the Deepcar area of Sheffield had links to the uploading of indecent images of children to the internet.


Detectives from the Force’s Internet Sex Offences Team (ISOT) then seized a number of electronics from the house and Godber was arrested for the possession of indecent images, as Detective Constable Lee Walker from the ISOT team explains.


“During his initial interview, Godber admitted to looking at indecent images of children and also disclosed to officers that he had sexually assaulted a young girl a number of years ago.


“An in-depth investigation was then launched and after initial enquiries, we discovered that Godber had sexually assaulted a girl who was under the age of 10 at the time the offences occurred. The offences occurred between April 2015 – September 2016, when Godber committed sexual acts in front of her and sexually assaulted her.


“Between December 2010 and September 2016, Godber also sexually assaulted a young boy, who was under the age of 13 at the time the offences occurred.


“Thankfully, Godber admitted to these deplorable crimes and his victims were therefore spared the ordeal of having to recount in court what Godber had subjected them to.


“They have been incredibly brave throughout this entire investigation and I hope that they and their families feel justice in knowing that Godber is now behind bars.


“Any report made to us in relation to sexual offences will always be thoroughly investigated and we will do our utmost to ensure offenders are brought before the courts and held accountable for these inexcusable crimes.”


Please remember victims of sexual offences are provided lifelong anonymity by law and it is a criminal offence to name them.

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Beware 'BT' phone scam

Latest news in Yorkshire: November 15, 2017 03:18:12 PM

Officers are warning internet users to be on their guard following a spate of cyber-crime in South Yorkshire.

Purporting to be from the Technical Department at BT, perpetrators of the latest fraud have advised victims that their personal accounts are compromised, before instructing them on how to install remote viewing software. Once the ‘spy’ software has been installed, victims were asked to log into their online banking accounts, in order to secure them against fraud.

This process allows fraudsters to access victims' bank accounts and has resulted in several people in South Yorkshire having tens of thousands of pounds stolen from them in recent weeks.

DC Steven Parker of South Yorkshire Police Force Crime Unit said: “This is a sophisticated crime and the people making the calls are very plausible." "It's likely that the crooks at the other end of the line are career criminals. They create panic in the victims before presenting themselves as the saviour and duping victims into giving access to their money.”

Cyber fraud is preventable and you can take precaution by following these simple steps:

• Keep calm and don’t panic if someone claims your account has been breached. Online banking is extremely secure and you will likely be reimbursed if your account is compromised through no fault of your own you.

• Do not log on to your computer or follow any instructions when requested to do so over the phone.

• Always take the name of the company and individual calling you before searching the internet for the company’s phone number and calling it.

Don’t simply rely on a number given to you by someone contacting you, as it may have been provided by fraudsters to make you believe their call is genuine.

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Two Barnsley men due in court charged with burglary

Latest news in Yorkshire: November 15, 2017 03:18:12 PM


Two Barnsley men will today appear in court charged in relation to two separate burglary offences.


Evan James, 26, of Lindhurst Road, Athersley, is charged in relation to the break-in of a house in Victoria Road, Royston, in August. A TV and a laptop are said to have been stolen from the house.


Ashley Dunning, 22, of Clipstone Avenue, Barnsley, is charged in connection to the break-in of a house in Victoria Road, committed earlier this month where a TV was stolen.


Both men have been remanded in to custody to appear before Barnsley Magistrate’s Court later today (Tuesday 14 November).

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College students run school sports day

Latest news in Yorkshire: November 13, 2017 02:38:58 PM


Over 200 pupils from Wellgate Primary School have visited Barnsley College to take part in sports coaching sessions organised by college students.


The sessions, held at the college's Sports Academy, introduced the two groups of pupils to sports including football, dodgeball, handball, rugby and other team games.


The sessions were arranged by Level 3 Sport students as part of their courses which requires them to complete coaching sessions, along with voluntary hours, for their qualifications.


Chris Hawley, PE co-ordinator at Wellgate Primary School, said: "The students were so understanding of individual needs and made sure that every pupil had a positive experience. The children had a great day and they really enjoyed all the activities."


For more information on our Sport courses, visit www.barnsley.ac.uk/sport or come along to the Open Day on Saturday 25 November, 11.00pm to 2.00pm.

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Barnsley man facing prison for storing unauthorised vehicles

Latest news in Yorkshire: November 13, 2017 02:32:10 PM


A Barnsley man is facing prison and having to pay costs of over £1,000 for storing, repairing and dismantling unauthorised vehicles without the correct planning permission.


Mr Kenneth Wilson, aged 49 from Dearne Hall Road, Low Barugh, failed to attend the County Court in Barnsley on Tuesday 31 October 2017. The hearing was brought to court by Barnsley Council’s Safer Neighbourhood Service.


The case had already seen a successful prosecution in May 2016 and an injunction in July 2017 when Mr Wilson was found guilty of storing vehicles at a site off Midland Road, Royston. Activities have since continued, and vehicles and vehicle scrap were still being kept on the land.


Mr Wilson was found in contempt of court and given a sentence of 14 days imprisonment. The sentence was suspended on the condition he clears the site within four weeks and follows site conditions.


Mr Wilson was also ordered to pay the council £1,075 which has been added to the previous amount awarded against him of £1,068.


Cllr Roy Miller, Cabinet Spokesperson for Place, said: “We are determined to tackle people who ignore planning regulations. In this case, Mr Wilson continued to break the rules given to him by the court, which blocked future use of the site. We will act against anyone carrying out activities that cause noise and disturbance to residents.”

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Night Marshals help provide a safer night out for Barnsley town centre

Latest news in Yorkshire: November 13, 2017 02:28:33 PM


People on a night out in Barnsley will benefit from a reassuring presence on the streets in the form of night marshals, from this Saturday, 11 November.


This follows on from the successful presence of town centre taxi rank marshals during busy times such as Christmas and New Year.


Working every Saturday night, and throughout other busy periods, the marshals will patrol areas of the town centre where there have been incidents of alcohol-related disorder. They will support the police by dealing with low-level anti-social behaviour, to make sure any trouble is nipped in the bud, as well as acting as a reassurance for revellers making their way home by manning the taxi ranks.


The marshals are also trained in basic first aid and will complement the work of the Street Pastors.


Active Response Security is providing the marshals on behalf of Barnsley Council.


Cllr Roy Miller, Cabinet Spokesperson for Place, said: said: "We believe that by having the marshals on hand, we hope to ensure that residents and visitors alike enjoy their evening, but feel safe when they are out and about. The marshals will have direct contact with police and alert them to any potential incidents. In some cases, their presence is enough to prevent any volatile situations from escalating.


“Our aim is to create a safer and happier environment where fear of crime is at a minimum.”


All the Night Marshals will wear green high visibility vests so will be easily identifiable, should anyone need assistance.

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Students experience life on the watch

Latest news in Yorkshire: November 13, 2017 02:13:58 PM


Barnsley College Public Services students visited Broadway Fire Station to gain an in-depth understanding of the Fire Service.


Students were given a tour of the fire station and a fire engine before observing a search and rescue training exercise. The group of students wore breathing apparatus and blindfolds to simulate thick smoke before having to locate a door where a casualty, a 50kg mannequin, needed saving.


The students were able to experience how the fire fighters and staff prepared themselves and the fire engine for an emergency situation after the station's alarm sounded for them to attend a real life incident.


Joe Field, 17, of Monk Bretton, Barnsley, said: "The fire station trip was very insightful and gave us a good sense of the day-to-day activities of a dynamic fire station. It was very interactive and fun, I would definitely recommend this trip to anyone who is interested in the fire service."


Chris Pearson, Public Services tutor at Barnsley College, added: "It's good for the students to gain insights and experiences into the industry they have chosen to develop a career in. The group were able to ask for advice on careers available in the fire service."


For more information on our Public Services courses, visit www.barnsley.ac.uk/public-services or come along to the Open Day on Saturday 25 November, 11.00pm to 2.00pm.

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