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Sam Russell

Girl says childhood was stolen after sexual assault by soldier turned teacher

Simon Taylor arriving at Norwich Crown Court, Norfolk, for sentencing after pleading guilty to five sex offences including sexual activity with a child while in a position of trust (Joe Giddens/PA) - (PA Wire)

A girl who was sexually assaulted by a soldier turned schoolteacher who lost his leg while serving in Afghanistan told a court that her childhood was stolen from her.

Army veteran Simon Taylor, who had part of his right leg amputated after his vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb in 2009, went on to work in education.

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