Russell Tillson denied a string of allegations relating to abuse which began in the 1980s...

Published: 12:18 pm September 2, 2023
Updated: 12:54 am March 9, 2026
A Former Secondary School Teacher Has Been Jailed After He Was Found Guilty Of Sexually Assaulting Two Pupils Under His Care

Russell Tillson denied a string of allegations relating to abuse which began in the 1980s but was convicted after a trial at Maidstone Crown Court.

Allegations which related to Tillson’s employment at Tonbridge School were first made to Kent Police in 2018. An investigation led to evidence he committed offences over a period spanning almost 20 years, in both the classroom and in a private residence he held at the school.

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