Hastings man jailed for child sexual offences

A former teacher has been jailed today (Friday, February 3) for two historic child sexual offences.
By The Newsroom
Published 3rd Feb 2017, 15:19 BST
Updated 3rd Feb 2017, 15:23 BST

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Alan Rees. Picture courtesy of Sussex PoliceAlan Rees. Picture courtesy of Sussex Police
Alan Rees. Picture courtesy of Sussex Police

Alan Rees, 59, a driver, formerly of Baldslow Road, Hastings, who now lives in Modbury Close, Coventry, Warwickshire, was sentenced to a total of 30 months’ imprisonment when he appeared at Hove Crown Court.

He pleaded guilty at a previous hearing to two charges of indecently assaulting a girl under the age of 16.

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The victim reported the matter to police for the first time in 2016.

Rees will be a registered sex offender for life and was also issued with a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) severely restricting his access to children.

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