JAMES GREEN AND SHOCKING ABUSE IN EAST SUSSEX
Authorities have revealed disturbing details involving James Green, a man linked to a series of serious criminal acts in East Sussex.Green, aged 74 and residing on Adrington Close in Hove, was found guilty in recent court proceedings of committing a total of 17 indecent assaults against young boys.
The crimes spanned several years and took place primarily during the late 20th century, involving victims both at Windlesham House School in Washington and Green’s own residence.
Green’s criminal record was established in Lewes Crown Court, where he was convicted last week after a trial that saw him deny all allegations.
Evidence presented in court detailed that nine of the offenses targeted four boys, three of whom had been assaulted at Green’s Hove address during the early 1980s.
The court heard that Green committed four offenses against each of two boys, three against a third, and a single offense involving the fourth boy.
These assaults included incidents that occurred at Green’s home as well as during school trips.
Further allegations were linked to the boys who were students at Windlesham House School, also in Washington.
Court records indicated that Green was responsible for four offences against one pupil, with three of those happening during school trips to the cinema in Brighton and an additional incident inside the school premises.
For two other students, Green was convicted of two offenses each, with one assault happening at his residence and the remaining three while they were on school trips.
The court proceedings also uncovered troubling history from Green’s past.
In February 2014, Green had previously been sentenced to nine years in prison by Hove Crown Court for four sexual offenses committed against four young boys.
That conviction was based on an investigation that started in 2011, when Brighton detectives received information indicating that Green had sexually assaulted a young boy in the early 1980s.
As a result of this initial inquiry, three additional victims came forward to police.
Detective Constable Dawn Robertson, who was involved with both the 2014 investigation and the current case, expressed her appreciation for the victims’ bravery.
She highlighted that Green’s 2014 sentence had garnered significant media attention, which contributed to more victims coming forward in the subsequent months.
“We commend their willingness to seek justice and share their experiences, even while Green maintains his innocence,” she stated.
Despite Green’s prior conviction, he continues to deny all allegations.
Police have emphasized that these offences are historical, dating back nearly 25 years, and reassuringly, there are presently no concerns about safeguarding issues related to ongoing school or sports activities at Windlesham House School.
The school cooperated fully with investigators throughout the process, and authorities note that there are no outstanding threats to current students.
For the community and individuals affected, police encourage anyone with information or who has suffered similar experiences to come forward.
Reporting can be made online or by calling 101, where confidential support from experienced officers is available.
