School writes to parents after teacher convicted

TEACHER FOUND GUILTY OF HAVING SEX WITH PUPILS

- By CARL EVE

Anthony Redmond, 54, stood trial at Plymouth Crown Court following an investigation by specialist detectives

(CARL EVE)

A SCHOOL which employed a teacher who has now been convicted for abusing his position of trust by engaging in sexual activity with two pupils has reassured parents that its priority is “always the welfare and safety of our students and wider school community’

Anthony Redmon, 54, of Fort Austin Avenue, Plymouth, stood trial at Plymouth Crown Court following an investigation by specialist detectives.

Despite his denials, he was found guilty of five counts of abuse of a position of trust by engaging in sexual activity with one girl aged under 18, two counts of abuse of a position of trust by engaging in sexual activity with a second girl, and one count of indecency with a child.

The offences covered a period during the 2000s when Redmond was a geography teacher at the school in Plymouth.

The offences took place at his home at that time, on school premises, at a hotel and at another location. One incident happened in a school cupboard.

The jury at Plymouth Crown Court heard from one of the victims who said she was left feeling “used and worthless’ by Redmond. The court heard that Redmond took the virginity of both his victims.

Due to legal reasons to protect the identity of his victims, the school which employed Redmond cannot be named.