A former teacher named Paul Clifton, aged 55, from Sidcup, was convicted and sentenced to prison for sexually abusing two students in his care.
He pleaded guilty to multiple charges including sexual communications with a child, sexual activity involving touching and penetration, and abuse of trust, among others.
The offences came to light after a woman reported online in 2019, leading to the discovery of another victim.
One victim documented their interactions in a journal with specific dates, revealing ongoing encounters both on and off school premises over a year.
Clifton denied all accusations during police interviews but later admitted guilt in court.
He was sentenced to five years and seven months imprisonment and will be subject to a lifelong Sexual Harm Prevention Order, banning almost all contact with female children under 18, and has been placed on the Children’s Barred List, preventing him from working with children again.
Court Outcome
Conviction and Sentencing Details
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ool premises over a year. Clifton denied all accusations during police interviews but later admitted guilt in court. He was sentenced to five years and seven months imprisonment and will be subject to a lifelong Sexual Harm Prevention Or...
Prison sentence
A former teacher named Paul Clifton, aged 55, from Sidcup, was convicted and sentenced to prison for sexually abusing two students in his care
Prison sentence
five years and seven months
He was sentenced to five years and seven months imprisonment and will be subject to a lifelong Sexual Harm Prevention Order, banning almost all contact with female children under 18, and has been placed on the Children's Barred List, preventing him from working with children again
Court order
five years and seven months
He was sentenced to five years and seven months imprisonment and will be subject to a lifelong Sexual Harm Prevention Order, banning almost all contact with female children under 18, and has been placed on the Children's Barred List, preventing him from working with children again
