Locations
Fitzroy Crescent, Woodley, Wokingham, RG5 4EU
Description
Following a Thames Valley Police investigation, a man was sentenced on Tuesday (24/8) to 16 years’ imprisonment after being convicted of sexual offences against a child while he was a teacher at Reading Blue Coat School.
John Stanley Imeson, also known as Jack, aged 73, of Fitzroy Crescent in Woodley, Wokingham, was convicted by a jury at Reading Crown Court on 25 May this year. It followed a seven day trial.
He was convicted of seven counts of indecent assault on a male person, four counts of buggery, and a count each of indecency with a child and assault with intent to commit buggery.
Imeson was also made subject to an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
The offences took place in 1980 and 1981 involving two victims, both boys aged from 11-13 at the time. The incidents happened on school trips to Reading, London, Ross-on-Wye, and also at Imeson’s residence.
Imeson was charged via a postal requisition on 3 April 2020.
Detective Sergeant Jason Wilkinson, said: “This has been a long and protracted investigation and my thanks goes to the two victims for their bravery, perseverance and resilience. I thank the witnesses for their support.
“The team effort from the police officers involved, counsel and the CPS and the determination that was shown. Justice has been served swiftly by unanimous jury in a non-recent, complex child sexual abuse case. There is vindication for the victims who were subject to most serious sexual offending by a predatory and dangerous individual who was in position of trust and who was meant to care for them not harm them.
“It is the hope of the victim’s that their actions in coming forward and reporting these crimes will assist others in doing the same and help towards rebuilding lives.
“Thames Valley Police will always listen to anyone who wishes to make a report regarding matters such as this, which are non-recent. The impact they have on victims cannot be underestimated and officers will work tirelessly to investigate reports and bring offenders like Imeson to court.”