In 2019, the Offender Database recorded that 38-year-old Adam King was sentenced for the predatory sexual assault of an eight-year-old boy. Following proceedings at Sheffield Crown Court, the defendant—formerly a teacher of Goldcrest Way, Bicester, Oxfordshire—pleaded guilty to one count of sexual assault. It was reported that King targeted his young victim while acting in a position of trust as a volunteer on a residential trip in South Yorkshire for the charity Diabetes UK.
The investigation established that in 2019, King abused the eight-year-old child during the organised excursion. South Yorkshire Police reported that the boy demonstrated remarkable bravery by returning home and reporting the behaviour to his parents, who subsequently contacted the NSPCC. The prosecution reported that King refused to admit his guilt until the day of his sentencing, causing significant distress to the victim and his family despite a wealth of evidence against him.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that King’s actions were those of a predatory paedophile who wholly abused his responsibility as a volunteer. Sheffield Crown Court, South Yorkshire, heard that the defendant showed no remorse for his crimes throughout the investigation. The investigation established that the victim was praised by the judiciary for his honesty and courage, which were instrumental in ensuring that a dangerous predator was removed from the community and placed behind bars.
Judge Peter Kelson QC presided over the sentencing on 23 December 2019, where the devastating and life-long impact of child sexual abuse was detailed. For his actions in South Yorkshire, King was sentenced to four years in prison. The judge concurred with the police description of the defendant as a predator and emphasized that the prison term was necessary to ensure he could cause no further harm to children.
Status and Statutory Requirements
For the crimes reported in England, the status of Adam King as of March 2026 was as follows:
- Custodial Sentence: 4 years (Sentenced December 2019; released on licence in 2021).
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements are active for life.
- SHPO Status: Lifelong Sexual Harm Prevention Order active (Indefinite).
- Judicial Oversight: Sentenced at Sheffield Crown Court, following a South Yorkshire Police investigation.
- Criminal Record: Sexual assault of a child under 13.
- Origin: Bicester, Oxfordshire; formerly of Goldcrest Way.
Monitoring and Public Protection
King is managed as a Category 1 high-risk registered sex offender within the Oxfordshire area. Due to the nature of his conduct, which involved the grooming and assault of a child while in a professional and charitable capacity, his management is a maximum priority. Authorities state that his history as a former teacher and volunteer requires the most intensive level of monitoring by the Thames Valley Police Public Protection Unit and the National Probation Service.
As a registered sex offender for life, King’s details are permanently logged on the national police database. Authorities state that his behaviour demonstrated a calculated and predatory fixation on minors in his care. Any failure to comply with his notification requirements, any attempt to seek employment or voluntary roles involving children, or any unsupervised contact with children under 16-years-old in Bicester or South Yorkshire will result in immediate arrest to ensure the ongoing safety of the community.
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