Finchley teacher found guilty of indecent assaults against two pupils
BBC News reports that a chemistry teacher, Sally-Anne Bowen, who taught at Christ’s College in Finchley, north London, has been found guilty of seven counts of indecent assault against two teenage pupils in the late 1980s.
Key Details:
- Offences: Assaulted boys aged 14–15 when she was in her mid-20s.
- Location: Christ’s College, Finchley.
- Sentence: To be sentenced on November 20.
- Testimony: One complainant described having sexual encounters with Bowen "about 20 or 30 times" over several months and another testified to being kissed by her in a café.
- Witnesses: A former pupil recalled Bowen’s behaviour in class being sexually charged, including flashing underwear and discussing a "sex manual".
During the trial, Bowen denied the allegations, claiming them to be a "total fabrication", and cited a medical condition as an excuse for her actions.