A former teacher, who was previously jailed for seven years in 2022, has been given another seven-year sentence after he was found guilty of five sexual offences involving children, committed in the 1980s and 1990s.
Paul Adams, aged 78, of Workington, was sentenced today (6 Feb) at Carlisle Crown court after a trial in January.
Adams was convicted of three counts of indecent assault of a child, one count of paying for the sexual services of a child and one sexual assault. The offences relate to four victims, who were boys at the time.
Four of the offences were committed while Adams was a teacher at a school in West Cumbria.
Adam’s further offending came to light after victims saw media coverage in 2022 of his other convictions.
Detective Inspector Calvin Greaves, Cumberland CID, said: “I would like to thank the victims for their bravery in coming forward and I hope today’s sentencing can bring some form of closure after all these years.
“Adams abused his position and should have been someone his victims were able to trust.
“I hope that this case shows that it is never too late to report sexual abuse – no matter how long ago it was, we will listen to you.
“Cumbria Police will do everything we can to investigate reports, support victims and bring perpetrators to justice.”
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