TEACHER CHARGED WITH THREE COUNTS OF RAPE AND 15 COUNTS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT
A teacher from a school in Hull appeared before the court charged with multiple sexual offenses.William Perkins, aged 29 and a resident of Keyingham, was brought before Hull Magistrates' Court on June 3.
He faced three counts of rape and 15 counts of sexual assault.
Perkins did not enter a plea during the hearing.
The court refused him bail, and the case has been transferred to Hull Crown Court, with a hearing scheduled for June 29.
The school and its governing trust issued a statement indicating that they had taken immediate steps following the allegations, in accordance with statutory safeguarding protocols.
They also confirmed their full cooperation with police officers and the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO).
The school said: "As legal proceedings are now ongoing, it would be inappropriate to comment further on the nature of the charges or the circumstances surrounding the case.
"It is important that the legal process is allowed to take its course.
The safety of our pupils remains our highest priority, and support is available for any pupils, staff, or families who need it.
We ask that speculation is avoided." A statement from Humberside Police said: "William Perkins, 29 years-old of Keyingham has been charged with fifteen counts of sexual assault and three counts of rape.
Perkins, who identified himself as White British, has been remanded into custody to appear at Hull Crown Court on Monday, 29 June 2026."
