Former teacher jailed for sexual offences against children
Thomas Hancock pleaded guilty to the offences at Bristol Crown Court
Last updated 9th Jun 2021
A former teacher, who pleaded guilty to sexual offences against two teenage girls, has been sentenced to 16 months in prison at Bristol Crown Court.
Thomas Hancock, from Gloucestershire, was also handed a 10-year sexual harm prevention order.
The 29-year-old pleaded guilty to sexual assault, sexual assault in a position of trust with a girl aged 13 to 17, causing a child to look at an image of sexual activity in a position of trust and causing or inciting sexual activity in abusing a position of trust with a girl aged 13 to 17.
DC Nina Wilson said: “Thomas Hancock was a teacher who abused his position and the trust the children in his care had in him.
“The victims have displayed enormous courage in reporting this matter to the police and their strength in speaking out about what they have been through has meant that other potential victims will not have to suffer the same ordeal.
“Hancock’s depraved behaviour has caused a significant amount of emotional harm to them both and we’re continuing to offer support to them.
“However I hope that today’s result will encourage other victims to come forward and report sexual offences to the police.”