‘He took my childhood away’: Jailed former teacher sentenced for more child sex offences
A former teacher already serving 23 years for sexually abusing schoolboys has been given a further jail term after two more survivors came forward.
Keith Lockwood, 72, was previously convicted in 2024 of sexually abusing seven victims who were children at the time of his offending.
That trial resulted in his conviction for offences including gross indecency with a child and sexual assault, committed over a 30-year period across the Kirklees district.
Following that conviction, two more survivors came forward to police about offences committed against them when they were children.
At the end of his latest trial in July, Lockwood was found guilty of four indecent assault offences against the two boys.
He was convicted of one count of indecent assault committed between May 1979 and May 1981 against a victim who was aged between 14 and 15.
Lockwood was also convicted of three counts of indecent assault committed between March 1988 and March 1991 against a second victim, who was aged 12 when the abuse began.
One of the victims, who now lives in North America, travelled to the UK to give evidence in person at the trial.
In his victim impact statement, he said: "For 47 years Keith Lockwood ruined my life, he was solely responsible for taking my childhood away. I am delighted with the guilty verdict and the fact that the jury saw through his lies."
Lockwood appeared at Leeds Crown Court on Tuesday (Sep 1), where he was sentenced to a further 15 months in prison.
He is currently on the Sex Offenders Register and will remain on it for life.
Detective Constable Gilly Hodds, of Kirklees District Police, said: "We welcome Lockwood’s latest conviction and sentencing which will ensure he is held accountable for yet more of the horrific offences he committed against children in his care.
“I would like to praise the courage and resilience of both victims, who are now in their 50s and 60s. They have lived with the trauma of this abuse for decades and were then forced to relive their experiences during a trial because of Lockwood's refusal to accept responsibility.
One of the victims travelled from North America, where he now lives, to give evidence in person.
His determination to see justice done is a testament to his strength and courage."
"In his victim impact statement he said, "For 47 years Keith Lockwood ruined my life, he was solely responsible for taking my childhood away. I am delighted with the guilty verdict and the fact that the jury saw through his lies."
She added: “West Yorkshire Police remain committed to protecting the most vulnerable members of our communities and bringing offenders to justice.
"We encourage anyone who has experienced sexual abuse, whether recent or non-recent, to come forward and report it. As is in this case, the passage of time is not a barrier to investigating these offences, and victims will be listened to, supported and treated with dignity throughout the process.”