ANTHONY CARLILE FROM CANTERBURY AND OXFORDSHIRE SENTENCED FOR SEX OFFENSES INVOLVING TEENAGE GIRL

In June 2011, a disturbing case emerged involving Anthony Carlile, a former teacher from Canterbury, who was found guilty of engaging in inappropriate and sexual behavior towards a teenage girl. The incident highlighted a serious breach of trust and raised concerns about the conduct of individuals in positions of authority.

According to court reports, Carlile, aged 28 at the time, was observed to have stroked the girl’s thigh during a meeting. The situation escalated when he invited her to his home, an act that further demonstrated his inappropriate intentions. The court heard that Carlile admitted to abusing his position of trust by engaging in sexual activity with the minor, a revelation that led to his sentencing.

Following his actions, Carlile was handed a two-year community order, which mandated him to participate in the Thames Valley Sex Offenders Programme. This program aims to rehabilitate offenders and prevent future misconduct. Additionally, Carlile, who had since left his teaching career and relocated to Oxfordshire, was prohibited from working with children for a period of five years. He also registered on the sex offenders’ register, a legal requirement for individuals convicted of such offenses.

The court proceedings revealed that Carlile’s relationship with the teenage girl had crossed multiple boundaries, especially after he began buying her presents. Prosecutor Simon Taylor described how Carlile flirted with the girl, telling her she looked beautiful and placing his arm around her in a manner that suggested romantic interest. The girl later expressed that she felt “ridiculously flattered” by his flirtations.

Mr. Taylor further explained that Carlile told the girl he did not have a girlfriend and proceeded to touch her thigh multiple times. The situation intensified when Carlile offered to give her a lift in his car. As they approached the vehicle, he turned and kissed her on the mouth, an act the girl asked him to stop, which he did. However, during the journey, the car stopped at a level crossing, and Carlile again placed his hand on her leg and attempted to kiss her once more.

During the court hearing, Carlile’s legal representative, Philip Rowley, stated that his client recognized the gravity of his actions and acknowledged that he must abandon any aspirations of continuing a career in teaching. Rowley emphasized that Carlile had moved past his “sorry and ill-judged behavior” and was now in a healthy, age-appropriate relationship with a student at Oxford University. He also noted that Carlile had transitioned into a new career in information technology and was currently employed as a sales manager in Oxfordshire.

Judge James O’Mahony addressed Carlile directly, condemning his breach of trust and emphasizing the seriousness of his misconduct. The judge acknowledged that Carlile had stopped his inappropriate behavior before it escalated further, but nonetheless, the breach of trust was significant and grave.