Police hunt 53-year-old given 14-year jail term

Police are hunting for a former teacher who was sentenced to 14 years in prison after being found guilty of raping a young boy.

Alan Kehoe, 53, from Bletchley, was convicted for numerous sexual offences in his absence following a trial at Inner London Crown Court.

The offences, including rape, took place between 1994 and 1996 while Kehoe was a teacher at a school in Croydon.  

He was convicted in December of one count of buggery with a boy under 16, now known as rape, as well as causing or inciting a boy to engage in sexual activity, one assault of a boy under 13 by touching and one count of abuse of trust causing or inciting sexual activity with a boy.  

However Kehoe failed to appear at court for his trial and a warrant is now out for his arrest. 

In July 2018, one of the victims reported that Kehoe had sexually assaulted him while he was a pupil at the school.

Detectives from South Area’s Safeguarding Team launched an investigation and a further victim was identified.

Other witnesses were also located who detailed further evidence of grooming.

Kehoe was arrested and later charged with the offences.

Detective Constable Helen Smith, who led the investigation, said: ‘The victims in this case have been incredibly brave in coming forward and reporting the offences Kehoe committed against them.

‘The evidence that they gave in court was pivotal in securing a significant custodial sentence and they should be commended for speaking out.

The former teacher was convicted in his absence following a trial at Inner London Crown Court

‘There may be others who were abused by Kehoe who until now have not felt able to tell anyone.

‘Please get in touch with us – we are here to listen to you and will take what you say incredibly seriously.

‘Anyone responsible for carrying out these kind of crimes should face justice, no matter how much time has passed.’ 

Anyone who wants to speak to police can do so by calling 101.