Former Trowbridge school teacher jailed for non-recent child sex offences
88 year-old Robert Kalton, of Ashby Road in Burton upon Trent, was sentenced at Salisbury Crown Court today.
A former Trowbridge school teacher has been sentenced to four years in prison for non-recent child sex offences.
88 year-old Robert Kalton, of Ashby Road in Burton upon Trent, was sentenced at Salisbury Crown Court today.
He pleaded guilty to six offences at a previous heading - he was also put on the sex offenders register for life.
In a statement released by his victim to the court, the former pupil said: "Robert Kalton was a teacher. He was also a religious man. As such he had power and respect. He occupied a position of trust, and he abused that trust in the worst way possible. School is a place where you spend a large proportion of your childhood. It is a place where you should feel safe. Instead, I was made to dread and fear going to school."
Detective Sergeant Rachel Winter of Wiltshire Police said: “Robert Kalton is a sexual predator who used his position of authority as a teacher and member of the Catholic church to systematically abuse young boys. He stole his victim’s childhoods and changed their lives forever. They have lived with what happened to them for many years, and undoubtedly the crimes committed have affected them ever since.
"The victim in this case has shown immense courage throughout the investigation and legal proceedings. It is their perseverance which has resulted in the conviction.
"This case also highlights that no matter the length of time that has passed, the public should feel reassured that we will thoroughly investigate non-recent offences and support and work with victims throughout”.