A man from Leeds is set to be appear in court charged with historic sexual offences.

Kulvinder Sandoo Singh, 58, will appear before Kirkless Magistrates Court charged with two offences of rape and an offence of buggery.

He will also appear charged with three offences of assault occasioning actually bodily harm and an offence of false imprisonment. His court date has been set for March 18, 2026.

Police continue to urge anyone who has been a victim of sexual abuse, whether recent or months or years ago, to come forward and report it. | James Hardisty

placeholder image — Police continue to urge anyone who has been a victim of sexual abuse, whether recent or months or years ago, to come forward and report it. | James Hardisty

All of the offending was reported to have occurred against a single victim in the Kirklees area between November 1988 and November 1992, when the victim was a teenage girl.

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: “Police continue to urge anyone who has been a victim of sexual abuse, whether recent or months or years ago, to come forward and report it.

“Specialist safeguarding detectives thoroughly investigate each and every report made to us and those who come forwards will be supported by professionals.

“If you have been affected but have not yet made a report, you can find out more about support ‘When You Are Ready’ here.”