Robert Holden

Robert Holden

Male Custodial - 6y 2m 2024-09-01

West Yorkshire

Offender ID: 748e5f35-f1da-4cdf-a9d9-2a5f4807e2de

Offence Summary

Robert Holden, a disgraced former ward councillor, secretly filmed dozens of victims over 14 years using hidden cameras in his homes and was convicted of voyeurism and computer misuse.

Full Description

Robert Holden, a former Conservative councillor for Ryburn on Calderdale Council and operator of a computer repair business, installed hidden cameras in the bathrooms, bedrooms, and living areas of his homes to secretly film dozens of victims over a 14-year period. His actions constituted multiple counts of voyeurism and computer misuse, breaching privacy on a systematic scale.

The investigation by West Yorkshire Police revealed 31 counts of voyeurism and seven of computer misuse, spanning from approximately 2010 to 2024. Victims, unaware of the surveillance, had their intimate moments captured without consent, leading to Holden's exposure and arrest. The court heard how Holden's position of trust in the community and his technical expertise facilitated these offences.

At Bradford Crown Court in September 2024, Holden was sentenced to six years and two months' imprisonment. The judge described the offences as a profound betrayal, particularly given Holden's public role. Sentencing remarks included quotes from the prosecution on the long-term trauma inflicted on victims, reinforcing the judicial stance against such invasive sexual offences.

Location

County: West Yorkshire

Case Details

Police Force: West Yorkshire Police

Sentence Length: 6 years 2 months (Custodial)

Expected Release: October 2028
Guideline: two-thirds served for sentences ≥4 years; half otherwise (England & Wales). Estimates only.

Full Sentence End: November 2030
If served in full. Estimates only.

Name heritage (predicted origin)

Country: United Kingdom

Confidence: 95%

Special Thanks

A huge thank you to West Yorkshire Police for their tireless dedication in bringing this offender to justice. Your commitment and hard work truly help keep our communities safe, and we are deeply grateful.

Source: thetelegraphandargus.co.uk

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