August 2020

Former youth worker and foster carer jailed

A former youth worker and foster carer from Bradford has been jailed for multiple sexual offences against children.

Robert Taylor, aged 52, of Bowling Park Drive, appeared at Bradford Crown Court today (12 August) and was jailed for 14 years and nine months with seven years extended licence.

He was also handed a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and will be a registered sex offender for life.

The case against Taylor was opened earlier this year after he attended a police station to report his offences, which are alleged to have been committed between 2009 and 2018.

In July this year, Taylor pleaded guilty at Bradford Crown Court to:

  • – 17 counts of offences of sexual assault of a children under 13

  • – One count of the rape of a child under 13

  • – One count of engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child.