Former teacher jailed for indecently assaulting five girls
William Lloyd-Lavery, a former teacher, has been sentenced to two years in prison for indecently assaulting four girls in the 1970s. The court heard impact statements from the victims, who described the long-lasting trauma caused by the abuse. The judge emphasized the breach of trust and commended the victims for their bravery in coming forward.
- ▪William Lloyd-Lavery was found guilty of six counts of indecent assault against four girls.
- ▪The judge described his actions as a gross breach of trust and highlighted the victims' courage.
- ▪The Police Service of Northern Ireland noted an increase in reports of non-recent child abuse over the last five years.
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Former teacher jailed for indecently assaulting four girls28 April 2026ShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleKelly BonnerandEimear Flanagan,BBC News NIPA MediaWilliam Lloyd-Lavery attended court for sentencingA former teacher has been jailed for two years for indecently assaulting four girls at a south Belfast school in the 1970s.William Lloyd-Lavery, 77, of Richmond Avenue in Lisburn, was found guilty of six counts of indecent assault in January.The girls were about 13 at the time, and the former history teacher from Richmond Lodge School was told his actions were "gross breach of trust".The judge at Belfast Crown Court also said Lloyd-Lavery's victims were "to be commended for coming forward to expose a paedophile".'A loss of innocence'During the sentencing hearing, impact statements were…
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