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Coventry Man Jailed for 26 Years for Child Rape in Batley

Police highlight specialist support for survivors following the verdict.

Overview

  • Anthony Restall, 59, of Manhattan Way in Coventry, was sentenced at Leeds Crown Court.
  • He was convicted of six offences: four indecent assaults on a girl under 14, one rape of a female under 16, and a further rape on multiple occasions.
  • The abuse occurred in Batley, West Yorkshire, between 1998 and 2003.
  • Jurors returned guilty verdicts after an August trial, and sentencing took place on 11 December 2025.
  • Detective Constable Sally Porritt praised the victim’s bravery and urged other survivors to report offences to specialist teams.