Former Bangor headteacher who sexually abused four girls jailed

Neil Foden, 66, committed the offences between 2019 and 2023

Neil Foden
Author: Harry BoothPublished 1st Jul 2024

A former North Wales headteacher, who sexually abused four children he was supposed to protect, has been jailed for 17-years.

66 year old Neil Foden, the former head at Ysgol Fairs in Bangor, was convicted of a range of offences:

  • 12 counts of sexual activity with a child
  • Two counts of sexual activity with a child in a position of trust
  • One count of causing or inciting child sexual activity
  • One count of attempting to arrange the commission of a child sex offence
  • One count of sexual communication with a child
  • One count of possession of indecent photographs of a child
  • One count of sexual assault of a child

The judge described Foden as an 'arrogant, controlling individual used to getting his own way' after the 66-year-old was found guilty earlier this year.

The man whose job is was to safeguard the girls he abused is now beginning a lengthy prison sentence.

His crimes were committed over a four-year period between 2019 and 2023.

After Foden was found guilty, Assistant Chief Constable Gareth Evans from North Wales Police said:

"We welcome the jury’s verdict following a difficult case and thank them for their diligent work.

"My thoughts remain with the victims and their families today, who have shown dignity and bravery throughout the trial and we will continue to support in moving forward."

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