Former Yorkshire train guard Peter Wieczorek jailed for 19 years for historical sexual offences against children

A former train guard from South Yorkshire has been jailed for 19 years after he was found guilty of historical sexual offences against children.
By Lucy Leeson
Published 26th Jul 2021, 06:00 BST
Updated 26th Jul 2021, 06:32 BST

Peter Wieczorek, 67, was found guilty of one count of rape and two counts of indecent assault against two girls in Sheffield in the 1980s and 1990s, following a trial at Sheffield Crown Court.

Sentencing Wieczorek, of Sycamore House Road, Sheffield, Her Honour Justice Sarah Wright praised the victims for their "immeasurable courage" for reporting his "perverted sexual attentions".

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The former train guard was placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life.

Peter Wieczorek, 67, was found guilty of one count of rape and two counts of indecent assault against two girls in Sheffield in the 1980s and 1990s, following a trial at Sheffield Crown Court.Peter Wieczorek, 67, was found guilty of one count of rape and two counts of indecent assault against two girls in Sheffield in the 1980s and 1990s, following a trial at Sheffield Crown Court.
Peter Wieczorek, 67, was found guilty of one count of rape and two counts of indecent assault against two girls in Sheffield in the 1980s and 1990s, following a trial at Sheffield Crown Court.
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Speaking after the sentencing, investigating officer, Detective Constable James Harding, said: “Both victims have shown exceptional bravery and strength in talking to police officers and I am grateful to them for the support given to our investigation.

“I hope the lengthy custodial sentence handed down to Wieczorek today will help his victims as they move forward in their recovery.

“I also hope this investigation will give others who may have suffered child sexual abuse the confidence to talk to us. We will investigate all reports of sexual abuse fully – no matter when that abuse occurred.”