Goole Man Jailed for Child Sex Offences at York Crown Court

Darren Gosling, age 52, lived in Dutch Riverside, Goole. A York court sentenced him on February 26. His prison sentence is seven years, four months. He will have a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for 15 years. This follows an investigation into child sex offences.

He admitted possessing indecent images. They found him guilty of other charges. These involve sexually assaulting a child under 13. He also incited a child to sexual activity.

York CID started investigating Gosling. They received reports about a child’s sexual assault. North Yorkshire Police arrested Gosling on November 19, 2021. Police seized his phone after arresting him. They found many indecent images of kids. Eight were Category A, the most serious type.

Detective Constable Gemma Illidge spoke about the case. She praised the victim’s bravery. The victim spoke out about Gosling. She said they thank her for trusting the police. She hopes this helps other abuse victims come forward.

It doesn’t matter when the abuse happened. Police can prosecute offenders. Please report sexual abuse to the police. Report if you know about children at risk. Police will investigate carefully. They will ensure you get needed support.

Coming forward protects others from abuse. It also helps justice prevail.