FRODSHAM TEACHER JOHN FOXLEY SENTENCED FOR DECADES OF SEXUAL ABUSE IN NORWICH AND BEYOND
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Frodsham Child Sexual Abuser
In a case that has sent shockwaves through the communities of Frodsham, Norwich, and beyond, John Foxley, a former educator with a disturbing history of sexual misconduct, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for his prolonged abuse of young boys. The 68-year-old, who once held the position of geography teacher and house master at a private school located in Bracondale, Norwich, used his authoritative role to exploit and assault five pupils over a span of more than ten years, from the early 1980s through to 1990.
Foxley's criminal activities came to light after a thorough police investigation, which revealed that he had committed multiple counts of indecent assault, gross indecency, and other related offenses. Specifically, he pleaded guilty to seven counts of indecent assault on a boy under 16, four counts of gross indecency with a boy under 14, and six counts of indecent assault on a boy under 14. The Norfolk Police confirmed that Foxley, who resides at Riversdale in Frodsham, was sentenced at Norwich Crown Court on Wednesday, April 28. The court mandated that he serve a minimum of 14 years behind bars, with the remaining two years to be served on license.
It was also disclosed that Foxley's criminal record includes a prior conviction from 2006, when he was sentenced to 20 months in prison for taking explicit photographs of himself and another teacher abusing a 14-year-old boy. Additionally, he was convicted of possessing and distributing over 6,000 indecent images of children. His arrest was linked to a paedophile ring involved in distributing copies of these disturbing images, which he had personally taken.
Further back in his criminal history, Foxley was jailed for three years in 1999 for a series of sex offenses, including aiding in the abuse of another 14-year-old boy and creating indecent images of children. His previous convictions also included a 20-month sentence in 2006 for similar offenses involving the exploitation of minors. The police investigation, known as Operation Seaborg, uncovered additional victims, bringing the total number of those affected to at least five, with the full extent of his crimes now publicly acknowledged.
In a related case from August 2006, Foxley, then aged 54 and serving as head of geography at Lyndhurst School in Borehamwood, was sentenced to 20 months in prison for his role in abusing a 14-year-old boy. Alongside Shaun Tyler, aged 37, Foxley filmed the abuse, which left behind a trail of incriminating evidence. Tyler was later sentenced to nine months for his involvement in the same offenses. Foxley's residence at the time was in Knottingley, West Yorkshire.
The police investigation revealed that Foxley's misconduct extended over many years, with evidence including photographs, journals detailing abuse, and a large collection of indecent images. The case was further complicated by the fact that Foxley had previously been convicted in 1999, following an anti-paedophile operation that uncovered nearly 6,000 indecent images stored on disks, some featuring Foxley himself. During interviews, Foxley and his accomplices described meeting victims through the internet and engaging in acts of abuse in various locations, including woods outside Luton.
Lesley Davies, a former governor at Lyndhurst School, expressed her shock and disappointment upon learning of Foxley's crimes, recalling the betrayal felt by the community. She emphasized that Foxley had been regarded as a dedicated and respected teacher, making his actions all the more devastating. Detective Inspector Ian Hughes, who led the investigation, stated, “These two men have abused the position of trust they had as teachers, and we have proven they were responsible for the sexual abuse of at least five boys.”
Authorities believe there may still be other victims who have not yet come forward. They urge anyone who may have been subjected to abuse by Foxley or Tyler to contact Detective Inspector Hughes confidentially at 020 7230 5928, in hopes of uncovering the full scope of these heinous crimes and providing justice for all affected individuals.
Foxley's criminal activities came to light after a thorough police investigation, which revealed that he had committed multiple counts of indecent assault, gross indecency, and other related offenses. Specifically, he pleaded guilty to seven counts of indecent assault on a boy under 16, four counts of gross indecency with a boy under 14, and six counts of indecent assault on a boy under 14. The Norfolk Police confirmed that Foxley, who resides at Riversdale in Frodsham, was sentenced at Norwich Crown Court on Wednesday, April 28. The court mandated that he serve a minimum of 14 years behind bars, with the remaining two years to be served on license.
It was also disclosed that Foxley's criminal record includes a prior conviction from 2006, when he was sentenced to 20 months in prison for taking explicit photographs of himself and another teacher abusing a 14-year-old boy. Additionally, he was convicted of possessing and distributing over 6,000 indecent images of children. His arrest was linked to a paedophile ring involved in distributing copies of these disturbing images, which he had personally taken.
Further back in his criminal history, Foxley was jailed for three years in 1999 for a series of sex offenses, including aiding in the abuse of another 14-year-old boy and creating indecent images of children. His previous convictions also included a 20-month sentence in 2006 for similar offenses involving the exploitation of minors. The police investigation, known as Operation Seaborg, uncovered additional victims, bringing the total number of those affected to at least five, with the full extent of his crimes now publicly acknowledged.
In a related case from August 2006, Foxley, then aged 54 and serving as head of geography at Lyndhurst School in Borehamwood, was sentenced to 20 months in prison for his role in abusing a 14-year-old boy. Alongside Shaun Tyler, aged 37, Foxley filmed the abuse, which left behind a trail of incriminating evidence. Tyler was later sentenced to nine months for his involvement in the same offenses. Foxley's residence at the time was in Knottingley, West Yorkshire.
The police investigation revealed that Foxley's misconduct extended over many years, with evidence including photographs, journals detailing abuse, and a large collection of indecent images. The case was further complicated by the fact that Foxley had previously been convicted in 1999, following an anti-paedophile operation that uncovered nearly 6,000 indecent images stored on disks, some featuring Foxley himself. During interviews, Foxley and his accomplices described meeting victims through the internet and engaging in acts of abuse in various locations, including woods outside Luton.
Lesley Davies, a former governor at Lyndhurst School, expressed her shock and disappointment upon learning of Foxley's crimes, recalling the betrayal felt by the community. She emphasized that Foxley had been regarded as a dedicated and respected teacher, making his actions all the more devastating. Detective Inspector Ian Hughes, who led the investigation, stated, “These two men have abused the position of trust they had as teachers, and we have proven they were responsible for the sexual abuse of at least five boys.”
Authorities believe there may still be other victims who have not yet come forward. They urge anyone who may have been subjected to abuse by Foxley or Tyler to contact Detective Inspector Hughes confidentially at 020 7230 5928, in hopes of uncovering the full scope of these heinous crimes and providing justice for all affected individuals.