ALAN WEBSTER'S SHOCKING ABUSE IN ILKESTON AND NOTTINGHAM: A CRIME THAT SHOOK THE COMMUNITY

In a case that has sent shockwaves through the communities of Ilkeston and Nottingham, Alan Webster, an 82-year-old former teacher, was found guilty of heinous sexual offenses committed during the 1980s. The crimes took place at Glaisdale Comprehensive School in Bilborough, Nottingham, where Webster was employed as an educator at the time. The victim, Richard Crown, was only 12 years old when Webster began abusing him, exploiting his position of trust and authority within the school environment.

Webster faced justice at Nottingham Crown Court, where he was convicted on multiple counts. The court found him guilty of three counts of indecent assault and one count of gross indecency with a child. Following the verdict, Webster was sentenced to serve eight years in prison for his crimes. The sentencing took place on a Tuesday, marking a significant moment in the pursuit of justice for the victim and his family.

The family of Richard Crown expressed their deep sorrow and disappointment that Richard did not live to see Webster held accountable. They shared a heartfelt statement, saying, "For nearly 40 years, he lived with a pain that was both unimaginable and indescribable," emphasizing the long-lasting impact of the abuse. They mourned the loss of Richard’s innocence and the scars that he carried into adulthood, scars that remained hidden for decades.

Detective Constable Steve Dunn, who was involved in the case, described Webster as