DAVID MORGAN FROM DONCASTER AND WAKEFIELD JAILED FOR SEXUAL ABUSE OF YOUNG GIRLS

In a disturbing case that has shocked the communities of Doncaster and Wakefield, a deputy head teacher named David Morgan has been sentenced to five years in prison for a series of heinous sexual assaults committed against young girls under his care and supervision.

The incidents, which spanned from October 2003 to April of this year, came to light after a thorough investigation conducted by the child protection unit of West Yorkshire Police. Morgan, aged 42 and residing in Sprotbrough near Doncaster, was employed as a teacher at a school in the Wakefield area at the time of the offenses.

According to court proceedings, Morgan admitted to a total of 19 counts of indecent assault involving five different girls. The court was informed that the assaults were not isolated incidents but part of a disturbing pattern of abuse. One girl was subjected to indecent assault on eight separate occasions, including an incident that took place within a school changing room. Another girl was assaulted six times, with the victims feeling compelled to confide in their parents about the abuse. Once informed, the parents contacted the school authorities and law enforcement agencies to report the misconduct.

Following the investigation, Morgan was suspended from his duties in April and subsequently resigned from his position. His arrest and subsequent prosecution highlighted the breach of trust that had occurred, with the court emphasizing the gravity of his actions.

During the sentencing hearing at Leeds Crown Court, Judge Alastair McCallum condemned Morgan’s behavior, stating, “You abused children in your trust. It was a huge breach of trust. I wish I wasn’t sitting here today having to address someone like you in this way, but the fact you pleaded guilty meant these children didn’t have to come here to give evidence.”

As part of his punishment, Morgan has been placed on the sex offenders’ register and has been disqualified from working with children for the remainder of his life. The case has been met with relief from authorities and the community, who recognize the importance of protecting vulnerable children from individuals in positions of authority.

Detective Constable Debra Stedmans, from the child and public protection unit, commented on the case, saying, “The success of the investigation could not have been achieved without help of the victims who bravely came forward. As a teacher, Morgan held a position of trust and responsibility and should have been someone to whom the community could look to and trust. Sadly, this was not the case.”