Former Plymouth Teacher Convicted of Pupil Abuse

A former geography teacher in Plymouth has been convicted of multiple sexual offenses against two teenage pupils during the 2000s, including acts that occurred on school grounds and in a school cupboard.

Anthony Redmond, 54, of Fort Austin Avenue in Plymouth, was found guilty by unanimous jury verdict at Plymouth Crown Court this week. The charges included five counts of abuse of a position of trust by engaging in sexual activity with a girl under 18, two counts of the same offense involving a second girl, and one count of indecency with a child. The offenses took place over a period when Redmond worked as a teacher at a local school. Locations included his home at the time, school premises, a hotel, and another unspecified site, with one incident occurring inside a school cupboard.

The court heard testimony from one of the victims, who described feeling "used and worthless" after the encounters. Evidence presented indicated that Redmond had taken the virginity of both girls. Redmond denied all charges and pleaded not guilty throughout the trial, which began in December and resumed after the Christmas and New Year break to hear additional evidence.