Life for Huddersfield rapist who abducted girl, 15, at gunpoint

Anthony Judge, 35, was high on cocaine when he kidnapped the youngster after driving through the streets of Huddersfield in search of a victim.

The girl, who was on her way to a sleep over at her friend’s house when she was abducted, was yesterday commended by a judge for the bravery she had shown throughout her ordeal.

Leeds Crown Court heard the youngster had the presence of mind to remain calm and talk to Judge despite believing she would be killed.

Judge James Spencer QC said: “I have nothing but the utmost admiration for the way she dealt with her ordeal. One wonders what might have happened had she not been such a brave girl.”

Judge held a revolver to her temple and forced her to get into his car on June 4 this year. As he drove the youngster away Judge told her that “all women deserved to die”.

Judge drove her to the Marsden area of Huddersfield where he carried out the sex attacks in a lay-by. Ms Taylor said the youngster was sick with fear at one point. Judge then let her out of the vehicle and she ran to a nearby pub for help.

Judge. of Alexandra Street, Manchester, gave himself up to police two days later. He pleaded guilty to kidnap, two offences of rape, two sexual assaults and possession of prohibited weapon

He told officers he had been “drugged out of his head”. Judge also claimed to have a voice in his head called ‘Norman’ who made him have violent urges.

Judge was told he must serve a minimum of six years in prison before being considered for release by the parole board.