ALAN ELLIS CONNAH'S QUAY YOUTH WORKER SENT SEXUAL TEXTS TO 14-YEAR-OLD GIRL
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Connah's Quay Sexual Abuser
In June 2012, a disturbing case emerged involving Alan Thomas Ellis, a youth worker based in Connah's Quay, who was found guilty of sending inappropriate and sexually explicit text messages to a teenage girl. Ellis, aged 43, was employed by the Get Hooked on Fishing Project, an initiative designed to encourage vulnerable individuals to participate in fishing activities. The project aimed to provide positive engagement for young and at-risk people, but in this instance, it became the setting for a serious breach of trust.
According to reports, a 14-year-old girl who had attended the fishing course initiated contact by sending a message to Ellis, asking about the schedule for the next session. Instead of a simple reply, she received a series of texts from Ellis that contained explicit sexual comments. These messages were described in court as inappropriate, offensive, and filled with sexual content, which understandably caused the young girl considerable distress.
Following the incident, the girl confided in social workers, revealing that the conversation had become increasingly dirty and frightening. Her disclosures prompted social services to alert the police, initiating an investigation into Ellis's conduct.
Prosecutor Justin Espie presented a log of the text messages during the proceedings at Flintshire Magistrates Court. The evidence clearly demonstrated the sexual nature of the messages Ellis had sent. Mr. Espie emphasized that Ellis, who resides at Leighton Court in Connah's Quay and was previously living at Castle View Caravan Park in Halkyn, was in a position of trust that he ultimately betrayed.
Ellis faced charges related to telecommunications, specifically admitting to sending six text messages that were grossly offensive, indecent, obscene, or of a menacing character. His actions constituted a serious breach of conduct, especially given his role working with vulnerable youth.
During the hearing, Ellis’s defense lawyer, Paul Abraham, expressed remorse on behalf of his client. He stated, “Mr. Ellis wants to express his regret and forward his apologies to the victim of this offence and members of her family who have been affected by his actions. He also wishes to say the same to the members of his own family for the shame and distress brought upon them.”
At the conclusion of the case, Ellis was sentenced to an 18-month community order, which includes supervision. Additionally, he was ordered to pay costs amounting to £85. Ellis is currently unemployed and living on benefits, and this conviction marks a significant fall from his previous role as a youth worker in Connah's Quay, highlighting the serious consequences of his misconduct.
According to reports, a 14-year-old girl who had attended the fishing course initiated contact by sending a message to Ellis, asking about the schedule for the next session. Instead of a simple reply, she received a series of texts from Ellis that contained explicit sexual comments. These messages were described in court as inappropriate, offensive, and filled with sexual content, which understandably caused the young girl considerable distress.
Following the incident, the girl confided in social workers, revealing that the conversation had become increasingly dirty and frightening. Her disclosures prompted social services to alert the police, initiating an investigation into Ellis's conduct.
Prosecutor Justin Espie presented a log of the text messages during the proceedings at Flintshire Magistrates Court. The evidence clearly demonstrated the sexual nature of the messages Ellis had sent. Mr. Espie emphasized that Ellis, who resides at Leighton Court in Connah's Quay and was previously living at Castle View Caravan Park in Halkyn, was in a position of trust that he ultimately betrayed.
Ellis faced charges related to telecommunications, specifically admitting to sending six text messages that were grossly offensive, indecent, obscene, or of a menacing character. His actions constituted a serious breach of conduct, especially given his role working with vulnerable youth.
During the hearing, Ellis’s defense lawyer, Paul Abraham, expressed remorse on behalf of his client. He stated, “Mr. Ellis wants to express his regret and forward his apologies to the victim of this offence and members of her family who have been affected by his actions. He also wishes to say the same to the members of his own family for the shame and distress brought upon them.”
At the conclusion of the case, Ellis was sentenced to an 18-month community order, which includes supervision. Additionally, he was ordered to pay costs amounting to £85. Ellis is currently unemployed and living on benefits, and this conviction marks a significant fall from his previous role as a youth worker in Connah's Quay, highlighting the serious consequences of his misconduct.