SARAH HUBERT'S SHOCKING BOURNEMOUTH SEX SCANDAL: SCOUT MISTRESS AVOIDS JAIL AFTER ABUSE OF TEEN BOY

In October 1998, a disturbing case involving Sarah Hubert, a former Scout mistress from Bournemouth, came to light, revealing a troubling pattern of sexual misconduct with a teenage boy. Hubert, aged 26 at the time, was convicted of two counts of indecent assault by Bournemouth Crown Court, but was ultimately spared from imprisonment and instead received a two-year probation sentence.

The allegations detailed a relationship that began with seemingly innocent gestures but quickly escalated into a series of sexual encounters. The victim, a 14-year-old boy at the time, recounted that the affair started with a stolen kiss during a camping weekend. This initial act marked the beginning of a clandestine relationship that would develop over the following months.

According to court testimony, the boy described how he had been sleeping next to Hubert in his sleeping bag, alongside his girlfriend, when the kiss occurred. Over time, their relationship intensified, and they began engaging in sexual activity approximately once a week. The boy revealed that he had even skipped school during lunch breaks to meet Hubert at her Bournemouth residence for sexual encounters. These meetings became a regular occurrence, with the relationship lasting from March of the previous year until February of the current year.

The boy, whose identity remains protected for legal reasons, explained that their relationship grew increasingly intimate, with frequent meetings that culminated in sexual activity. He stated, “I started seeing her occasionally, and our relationship grew. I started to meet her for lunch, and we would go back to her house. Eventually, we ended up sleeping together.”

The affair was ultimately exposed when the boy’s father discovered a love letter written by Hubert, signed with the nickname “G for gorgeous.” Disturbed by the discovery, the father contacted the police, leading to Hubert’s arrest and subsequent trial. During the proceedings, the court heard that Hubert had been involved in a relationship with the boy for about a year, from March of the previous year until February of this year.

At Bournemouth Crown Court, Hubert was found guilty of two counts of indecent assault. The judge, Richard Hawkins, later stated at the Old Bailey in London that it was in the public interest for her to receive a probation sentence rather than a custodial sentence. The decision was influenced by reports indicating that the victim was coping well with the experience. Prosecutor Mr. Andrew Barnett emphasized that the boy had “bounced back,” according to his father’s account.

Following her conviction, Hubert was seen leaving the court smiling broadly, though she declined to comment on the case. She was dressed casually in blue slacks and a grey jumper. Hubert’s legal and personal consequences included the loss of her part-time teaching position and a ban from working with the Scouts again. The victim and his parents chose not to attend the court proceedings, underscoring the sensitive nature of the case and the impact on those involved.