ALEXANDER PHILO-STEELLE, THE 'PETER PAN NANNY' FROM LONDON, SENTENCED FOR ABUSING TWO BOYS

A man known as Alexander Philo-Steele, aged 36, has been handed down a severe 14-year extended prison sentence after a disturbing case of child abuse came to light in London. The individual, who infamously referred to himself as the 'Peter Pan nanny,' managed to gain the trust of a single mother before committing heinous acts against her two young sons.

Philo-Steele advertised his so-called childminding services across various online platforms, claiming to be a professional caregiver dedicated to providing attentive and nurturing care. One of his advertisements read: “I am a fully-trained and experienced male nanny. I specialise in early years care, education and development.” He further described himself as someone who “excels at providing high standards of attentive care,” and was described by others as nurturing, reassuring, and supportive.

In September 2017, the predator from Earls Court approached a mother with two children aged six and seven. To establish a bond of trust, Philo-Steele falsely claimed to be studying for a master’s degree in childhood anthropology at Brunel University. His manipulative tactics eventually led to him grooming the young boys, culminating in sexual assault.

The case revealed a pattern of disturbing behaviour, with Philo-Steele found guilty of abusing three victims in total. The senior Crown prosecutor, Kunal Davé, stated, “Alexander Philo-Steele held a sexual interest in young boys and acted upon his desires over a number of years. He preyed upon a single mother, gaining her trust by calling himself the 'Peter Pan nanny' and aimed to sell himself as attentive and nurturing to prospective employers. Philo-Steele carried out a calculated campaign where he groomed and manipulated these young boys in order to fulfil his sexual appetite.”

The court's verdict underscores the severity of his crimes and the danger posed by individuals who exploit trust for malicious purposes. The lengthy sentence aims to serve justice for the victims and to protect the community from further harm.