SUSPECTED sex offences in schools in the West Mercia Police area have almost quadrupled in the years 2013-14 to 2014-2015, figures obtained by global children’s charity Plan International UK reveal.
West Mercia Police recorded 40 suspected sexual offences on school premises in Herefordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire in 2011/12, 45 in 2012/13, 43 in 2013/14 and 159 in 2014/15.
Reported incidents included rape, sexual assault, sexual activity with a child, abuse of position of trust of a sexual nature, causing sexual activity without consent, exposure and voyeurism.
