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Former teacher jailed over child sex assault
A former teacher at a school in north Bristol has been jailed for four-and-a-half years over a historical sexual assault on a child.
Christopher Flavin, 63, who worked at the former Monks Park School, was found guilty of eight counts of indecent assault on a boy under 16.
Flavin was extradited after he fled to Spain where he was arrested in May this year for the offences which took place between 1984-88.
“Not only has Flavin committed these horrific crimes against a child, he then failed to return to the Uk in order to evade punishment for them,” detective Stephen Shallcross said after Flavin was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court.
“Flavin abused his position of trust as a teacher for his own sexual gratification. The victim suffered greatly at the time and has since continued to suffer the after effects of such crimes.
“This case highlights our resolve in locating these types of offenders and bringing them to justice.”
If you have been affected by rape or sexual assault, no matter how long ago it happened, you can contact police by calling 101.
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