A 51-year-old man has been warned to expect a long prison sentence for repeatedly raping a girl over a four-year period.

George Leadbitter, of Grayswood Crescent, Holme Wood, Bradford, was remanded back into custody at Bradford Crown Court yesterday until December 7.

He pleaded guilty to four offences of raping a girl between 2005 and 2009.

Judge John Potter (pictured) told Leadbitter: “You must prepare yourself to receive a significant custodial sentence.”

The judge ordered a probation report to assess whether Leadbitter poses a danger to the community.