Alexander Westwood, a 24-year-old actor known for his roles in Netflix’s “Sex Education” and BBC’s “Doctors,” has been convicted of 26 sex offences, spanning over 11 years and beginning when he was just 10 years old. The offences reveal a deeply disturbing pattern of predatory behaviour and manipulation, exploiting his position of authority and influence over aspiring young actors. Westwood’s abuse ranged from inappropriate touching to rape, demonstrating a calculated and escalating pattern of sexual violence. The prosecution described him as a “supreme manipulator,” using his acting career as a platform to groom and abuse vulnerable individuals. The sheer volume of abuse suggests a systematic and ingrained pattern of offending, with the prosecution stating that listing every instance would result in hundreds of charges.
One of the most disturbing aspects of Westwood’s abuse was its commencement at the age of 10, the legal age of criminal responsibility in the UK. He was found guilty of repeatedly sexually touching a child between the ages of six and 12 over a seven-year period. He also incited a child between six and 10 years old to engage in sexual activity. These early offences highlight the deeply ingrained nature of his predatory behaviour, beginning at a shockingly young age and continuing to escalate over time. The fact that his abuse began so early suggests a profound lack of empathy and a disregard for boundaries, which continued to manifest throughout his adolescence and into adulthood.
The details of Westwood’s abuse paint a horrifying picture of coercion, manipulation, and violence
