A vile ex-teacher from Southsea who sent explicit photos of himself and had sex with a vulnerable pupil has been slammed with a prison sentence.
Groomed Vulnerable Teen in Position of Trust
Edward Waller, 66, once head of history at St Anne’s School in Southampton, targeted a girl aged 16 to 17. He befriended her before bombarding her with sexual messages – including naked photos of himself. The court found Waller guilty of sexual activity with a child while in a trusted position, plus two counts of encouraging a child to engage in sexual communications.
Relentless Grooming of a ‘Haunted’ Pupil
The victim was described in court as “haunted” by the ordeal. Waller exploited his role to manipulate and abuse the teenager. His predatory actions have rightly earned him a prison sentence at Portsmouth Crown Court.
Justice Served
Waller’s twisted behaviour shocked the community and has put other pupils’ safety in the spotlight. This sentencing sends a clear message: betrayal of trust, especially involving children, will not be tolerated.
