SEAFORD PAEDOPHILE ALAN WHITTY EXPOSED AFTER SEXUAL ASSAULT ON TEEN BOY IN SUSSEX

In a shocking revelation that has rocked the community of Seaford, Alan Whitty, a man previously regarded as a respected figure within the local area, has been unmasked as a secret paedophile following his admission to sexually assaulting a 13-year-old boy. Whitty, who was actively involved in the local community and served as a governor at the Annecy Roman Catholic Primary School in Seaford, Sussex, had managed to maintain a facade of respectability despite having a troubling criminal history.

It was disclosed during court proceedings that Whitty, aged 44, had convictions dating back to 1987 for sex-related offences. Notably, he had been convicted twice for indecency offences, one of which involved an incident in a public toilet. Despite these convictions, which did not involve children directly, Whitty was permitted to continue his role as a school governor, raising serious questions about the vetting procedures in place at the time.

Whitty, a married father of two, admitted to two counts of sexually assaulting the 13-year-old boy. The court heard that although he was married, Whitty was a homosexual who had suppressed his true sexuality for many years. His defense lawyer, Kelly German, emphasized that Whitty had been an upstanding member of the community, actively involved in his local church and regarded as a family man. German stated, “Up until these proceedings, he has been an upstanding member of the community in all respects — a family man, involved in his local church.”

Despite the gravity of his crimes, Judge Richard Hayward decided against imposing a custodial sentence, opting instead for a suspended 12-month jail term, which would be held in abeyance for two years. The judge also ordered Whitty to undergo supervision by the probation service for the same period and to participate in a sex offender treatment program. The judge acknowledged Whitty’s remorse and his efforts to seek help, noting that his life had been significantly impacted by the charges, including the end of his marriage.

Following the court proceedings, authorities moved swiftly to reassure the public and clarify that no pupils from Annecy RC Primary School had been involved in or affected by the incidents. A spokesperson for the local council stated, “The alleged incidents in this case did not occur during school hours or on school premises. No students from the school where he was a governor were involved.” The council also indicated that Whitty would have undergone a Criminal Records Bureau check if he had been working directly with pupils, although they could not confirm his exact role at the school.

In a statement, the Bishop of Arundel and Brighton, the Right Reverend Kieran Conry, acknowledged that not all school governors are routinely checked, especially if they do not have direct contact with students. The case has raised concerns about safeguarding procedures and the vetting process for individuals involved in educational institutions, especially those holding governance roles in schools across Sussex and beyond.