David Drury and Daniel Sellers sentenced to sex offences

David Drury, 40, of Thoresby Street in Hull, and his partner Daniel Sellers, 44, also of Thoresby Street, Hull, were handed prison sentences at Hull Crown Court for multiple sexual offences against a child.

The court heard how Drury had pleaded guilty to sexual assault of a child under 13, two counts of sexual assault on a male, six counts of distributing an indecent photograph/pseudo-photograph of a child, and voyeurism on May 18.

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Daniel Sellers, 44, pleaded guilty to two counts of aiding, abetting, counselling and procuring sexual assault on a male, and arranging/facilitating the commission of a child sex offence (Image: Humberside Police)

Police launched an investigation into Drury after it received a third-party report of inappropriate behaviour.

Upon checking his electronic devices, multiple indecent images of children were recovered and it became that further sexual offences had been committed, Humberside Police said.

A force spokesperson said: “The analysis of the phone data highlighted to Investigating Officers that the offending was aided, facilitated and abetted by his partner Sellers.”

The court heard how Sellers had pleaded guilty to two counts of aiding, abetting, counselling and procuring sexual assault on a male, and arranging/facilitating the commission of a child sex offence at an earlier hearing on May 20.

Drury and Sellers were arrested in July 2024.

The pair were interviewed and found to have committed the offences against the child over a “sustained period of time”.

‘These offences were appalling’

Deputy Chief Constable Baker said: “These offences were appalling.

“The level of abuse Drury and Sellers subjected the victim to showed complete disregard for their welfare and safety.

“I would like to commend the bravery of the victim who supported a police prosecution and provided a victim personal statement.

“We take all reports of sexual offences extremely seriously and will continue to seek justice for those who have suffered such unspeakable crimes.

“I hope this result reassures our communities that Humberside Police is committed to supporting victims of sexual violence and pursuing offenders with determination.”

Drury and Sellers were sentenced at Hull Crown Court on Monday (June 29).

Drury was sentenced to nine years in prison, handed a sexual harm prevention order, a seven-year restraining order and placed on the sex offenders register for life.

Sellers was sentenced to four and a half years in prison, handed a restraining order for five years, a sexual harm prevention order and placed on the sex offenders register for life.

If you have been affected by sexual abuse or violence, or have concerns about someone who has, when you are ready, please speak to someone you trust and report it to police via the non-emergency number 101.

Always call 999 in an emergency or if you are in immediate danger.