ALAN MILLINGTON FROM DROITWICH INVOLVED IN CHILD PORN CASE AT WORCESTER ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL
In a disturbing case that has shocked the local community, Alan Millington, a teacher from Droitwich, was compelled to resign from his position at Worcester Royal Grammar School following the discovery of child pornography on his personal computer.The incident has raised serious concerns about safeguarding and the conduct of individuals entrusted with the education and welfare of young students.
According to court proceedings, Millington, aged 58 and residing on Abberley Drive in Droitwich, was found to have engaged in illegal online activity that included the possession of explicit images involving children.
The police investigation revealed that on September 17 of the previous year, authorities seized two computer towers from his residence.
These devices contained six images classified at level one, indicating the least severe category of indecent material, as well as four images at level four, which denote a higher level of severity.
Prosecutor Gareth Walters informed Worcester Crown Court that during police interviews, Millington admitted to browsing the internet late at night, citing insomnia as the reason for his nocturnal activity.
The court was told that Millington, who had served as a Biology teacher at the private school for 34 years, was suspended from his duties in January of that year and subsequently resigned from his post.
Further investigations uncovered that Millington had also conducted Google searches for terms such as “schoolgirl fakes” and “Hermione fakes,” raising additional concerns about his intentions and mindset.
Despite the gravity of the findings, Millington pleaded guilty earlier this month to possessing indecent images of children.
In sentencing, Recorder David Mason, QC, imposed a community order requiring Millington to undergo supervision for a period of 36 months.
As part of his rehabilitation, he will also be mandated to participate in a sex offenders group work programme during this time.
Additionally, he is required to register as a sex offender for five years and pay court costs amounting to £746 within 28 days.
During the hearing, Millington’s defense lawyer, Barry Newton, explained that the stress he experienced at work had contributed to depression and insomnia, which may have led to his online misconduct.
Newton emphasized that Millington’s reputation has been severely damaged, stating, “There is a stigma attached to this sort of offending that he will have to live with.
People who have known him for many years have been startled by what has happened.” The judge acknowledged the support Millington received from his family and colleagues, noting that letters of support from his wife, children, and others who knew him had been submitted.
He described the case as “a personal tragedy,” highlighting that Millington, who is now living off his savings, will never be able to work with children again.
The school issued a statement to parents after the incident, clarifying that none of the offences occurred on school premises, using school equipment, or during school hours.
The statement also reassured that no current or former pupils of Worcester Royal Grammar School were involved in any way.
