Locations
Lincolns Inn Field, Camden, WC2
Description
Following a Thames Valley Police investigation, a man has been jailed for child sexual offences in Eton.
Following a thorough police investigation, Jacob Leland, aged 37, of Lincolns Inn Field, Camden, was today (30/1) sentenced to three years and three months’ imprisonment at Reading Crown Court for a number of child sexual offences.
He will also be on the sex offender register for life.
Leland was found guilty of three counts of sexual assault following a trial at Reading Crown Court which concluded on 14 October.
Leland was acquitted of 13 counts of sexual activity with a child and one count of sexual assault.
The incidents took place at Eton College in the early 2010s.
The offences were reported to Thames Valley Police in 2020 and the Child Abuse Investigation Unit launched an investigation.
Investigating officer, Detective Constable Kelly Ware, said:
“Firstly, I would like to praise the victim in this case for the bravery and courage that he has shown in coming forward and for supporting this investigation.
"Leland held a position of trust and completely abused this by committing abhorrent crimes that will have a long-lasting effect on his victim. No one should have to go through what they went through.
“No matter what the passage of time, we will also investigate such offences thoroughly and support victims.
“When offences such as this are reported, victims will always be listened to, and we will do all that we can to hold individuals to account and put them before the courts for their actions.“