STEPHEN HORN SHAMES ASHFORD AND DEAL TEACHER JAILED OVER CHILD ABUSE IMAGES
In a disturbing case that has sent shockwaves through the communities of Ashford, Deal, and Womenswold, Stephen Horn, a former deputy head teacher, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after being found guilty of possessing and viewing highly illegal and depraved images involving children.Police officers executed a raid at Horn's residence in Owen Square, Deal, in May of this year.
The search was part of an investigation into his possession of over 20 hours of disturbing videos and images, some depicting the sadistic abuse of children as young as six years old.
The authorities also arrested Horn while he was leading a school trip to Dover Castle, which was organized for children from St.
Mary’s Church of England Primary School in Ashford, where he served as deputy head.
During the investigation, Horn was questioned about the nature of the images he had downloaded.
When asked if he had acquired illegal material, he responded that it was
