Keith Lockwood, 72, has been sentenced to a further 15 months in prison at Leeds Crown Court after being found guilty of four counts of indecent assault against two boys, on top of the 23-year term he is already serving for sexually abusing schoolboys.
The latest trial, which concluded in July, found Lockwood guilty of one count of indecent assault committed between May 1979 and May 1981, against a victim who was 14 to 15 years old at the time, and three further counts committed between March 1988 and March 1991, against a second victim who was 12 when the abuse began. He was sentenced at Leeds Crown Court on Tuesday 1 September, and remains on the Sex Offenders Register for life.
Lockwood was first convicted in 2024 of sexually abusing seven people who were all under 18 when he offended against them, in a case covering offences including gross indecency with a child and sexual assault, spanning roughly three decades across the Kirklees district. Safeguarding detectives say the two survivors in this latest case came forward after that earlier conviction.
A life ruined
In his victim impact statement, one of the men said: “For 47 years Keith Lockwood ruined my life, he was solely responsible for taking my childhood away. I am delighted with the guilty verdict and the fact that the jury saw through his lies.”
Detective Constable Gilly Hodds, of Kirklees District Police, said: “We welcome Lockwood’s latest conviction and sentencing which will ensure he is held accountable for yet more of the horrific offences he committed against children in his care. I would like to praise the courage and resilience of both victims, who are now in their 50s and 60s.
“They have lived with the trauma of this abuse for decades and were then forced to relive their experiences during a trial because of Lockwood’s refusal to accept responsibility. One of the victims travelled from North America, where he now lives, to give evidence in person. His determination to see justice done is a testament to his strength and courage.”
She added: “West Yorkshire Police remain committed to protecting the most vulnerable members of our communities and bringing offenders to justice. We encourage anyone who has experienced sexual abuse, whether recent or non-recent, to come forward and report it.
“As is in this case, the passage of time is not a barrier to investigating these offences, and victims will be listened to, supported and treated with dignity throughout the process.”
