Peter Turner Eastbourne Paedophile, a former educator and football referee, exploited his position of trust to sexually assault a young boy in the 1990s.
Peter Turner, residing on Redoubt Road, Eastbourne, repeatedly assaulted his victim in several locations, including a school classroom, his office, and his residence.
The 65-year-old also actively ingratiated himself with the victim’s family to secure closer contact to him and conceal his misconduct.
The events occurred over several months and pertained to Peter Turner’s dual employment as a teacher and manager of the school’s football team.
His misconduct was revealed in 2016 when the victim reported it to law enforcement. Peter Turner was no longer employed as an educator at that time.
A highly intricate investigation was initiated, encompassing the forensic analysis of more than 70 electronic devices confiscated from Peter Turner’s residence, while the victim received assistance from specialised authorities.
In 2022, Peter Turner was charged with seven charges of indecent abuse against a minor under the age of 14.
At Hove Crown Court on Friday, November 3, he was found guilty on all counts.
At Hove Crown Court on Wednesday, November 29, Peter Turner was sentenced to 14 years in prison and will be on the sex offenders’ register for life.
Passing sentence, HHJ Rennie described Peter Turner as a “despicable human being” who had abused his position as a teacher to subject his victim to multiple sexual assaults, and abused the trust placed in him by all parents who send their children to school.
Police Constable Steve Hargrave said: “I would like to pay testament to the faith and strength shown by the victim to stay committed to this process during the length of this investigation.
“Sussex Police takes all allegations of this nature extremely seriously and will investigate them fully, no matter how long ago the offences occurred.
“I hope this significant jail sentence provides Peter Turner’s victim with some measure of closure as he looks to move on with his life.”
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