Anthony Hampton, a 76-year-old former teacher and Vale of Glamorgan councillor, has been sentenced to seven years in prison for indecently assaulting two boys in the 1990s. The offences took place while Hampton worked as a maths tutor, abusing his position of trust.
Newport Crown Court heard that Hampton, of Watkiss Way, Cardiff Bay, was found guilty of 12 counts of indecent assault against two males under the age of 16. The crimes included performing a sex act on one victim and himself.
In victim impact statements read to the court, one complainant described how the abuse affected his childhood, making him withdrawn and causing him to question his sexuality. He said he feared Hampton's status as a teacher and councillor would mean he would not be believed when he reported the abuse in 2018.
The second victim detailed severe mental health consequences, including depression, anxiety, and multiple suicide attempts. He stated: 'My mental health has been severely affected... resulting in me trying to take my own life by taking a drugs overdose in 2018.'
Judge Richard Williams described Hampton's actions as 'profoundly impacting on the victims' adult lives' and noted that he showed no remorse. Detective Sergeant Chris Warner of South Wales Police commended the victims for their bravery and resilience throughout the five-year investigation.
