A former West Sussex social worker, Thomas Weller Horsham Paedophile, has been found guilty of using his position to have sex with young people who are at risk.
On March 3, an inquiry was started following sexual conversations discovered on a Snapchat account of a vulnerable adolescent girl between her and a guy later identified as Thomas Weller, 33, from Horsham.
The texts were pornographic, and they persisted even though the girl told Thomas Weller she was a minor.
Thomas Weller reportedly promised to pay for her drinks in return for sexual actions.
The inquiry also revealed Weller had accessed personal information using his position.
After he was detained on March 24, fresh sexual correspondence was discovered on his Snapchat account with another teenage female.
Thomas Weller was later charged with two charges of sexual communication with a kid and public office misconduct.
At Lewes Crown Court on July 5, he entered a guilty plea to both charges of sexual communications; on Wednesday, July 31, he confessed to the misbehaviour in public office at the same court.
Thomas Weller has been remanded in custody to show up for a court appearance scheduled for September 27 to be sentenced verified.
Detective Chief Inspector Jon Gillings: “Thomas Weller exploited his position of trust and responsibility to target helpless youngsters.
“I would want to thank the children engaged as well as their families for notifying the police of this and helping this inquiry all the way through.
“Also, thanks to our West Sussex County Council colleagues for their help and quick response once Weller’s misconduct initially surfaced.
“Sussex Police is looking at whether Weller might have mistreated other victims. Please get in touch with police online or by 101, mentioning serial 297 of 31/07, if you have any information to assist.
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