Nicky Campbell says his alleged paedophile former teacher can no longer ‘hide in plain sight’ after he was identified on South African TV
- Broadcaster spoke out earlier this year about abuse he suffered as a young child
- His alleged abuser, known by the pseudonym ‘Edgar’, now lives in Cape Town
- His name, picture and where he lives was revealed on investigation programme
- Mr Campbell said his neighbours will now know that he is a ‘prolific paedophile’
Broadcaster Nicky Campbell has said his alleged paedophile former teacher can no longer ‘hide in plain sight’ after he was identified on South African TV.
The alleged abuser, 82, lives in a coastal community in Cape Town surrounded by electric fences and security guards, according to The Times.
He has admitted fondling boys at Fettes College and Edinburgh Academy in the 1960s and 1970s but is fighting extradition to the UK, arguing being sent back would be ‘too severe a punishment’.
But the former teacher, until now known by the pseudonym ‘Edgar’, was identified last night on investigation programme Carte Blanche, which revealed his name, picture and where he lives.
Mr Campbell, who earlier this year revealed how the abuse he suffered as a young child had a ‘profound effect’ on his life, spoke to the newspaper about the unmasking of his alleged abuser.
Broadcaster Nicky Campbell (pictured) has said his alleged paedophile former teacher can no longer ‘hide in plain sight’ after he was identified on South African TV
‘Life is now going to be extremely uncomfortable for him. I’m struggling to sympathise.
‘At least he can no longer hide in plain sight.
‘His friends and neighbours and the rest of South Africa now know he is one of the most prolific paedophiles in British criminal history and a man who has blighted countless lives.’
Dozens of other former students have accused ‘Edgar’ of abuse in the 1970s. The survivors say they have dealt with traumatic flashbacks, depression and poor health because of the abuse they suffered.
By contrast, the alleged paedophile is said to be living the remainder of his life in luxury, with a private swimming pool, sports clubs, a members-only bar and 24-hour healthcare.
Mr Campbell argues the abuser should be brought to justice in the UK.
Mr Campbell spoke of how the abuse he suffered at Edinburgh Academy as a young child had a ‘profound effect’ on his life. Pictured aged 10
He said: ‘He is clearly fit enough to be extradited and questioned.
‘That now needs to happen.’
He also claims that the teachers at his school, Edinburgh Academy, must have known the abuse was going on given how prevalent and widespread it was known among the pupils.
Mr Campbell added: ‘They must have known what was going on those teachers because he was sent away for psychiatric treatment at one point.
‘If you work it out throughout his 30-year career, the boys he must have abused and extrapolate and do the math, we’re talking hundreds.’
The school said it ‘deeply’ regrets the allegations and ‘wholeheartedly’ apologised to those involved.
In a previously released statement, the school said: ‘We have worked closely with the relevant authorities including Police Scotland with their inquiries and would like to provide reassurance that things have dramatically changed since the 1970s.
Dozens of former students at Fettes College and Edinburgh Academy (pictured) have accused ‘Edgar’ of abuse in the 1970s
‘The Academy has robust measures in place to safeguard children at the school with child protection training now core to the ethos of the Academy.’
A police investigation was launched by Police Scotland earlier this month into the historic claims of abuse.
A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: ‘While the investigation of child abuse, particularly non-recent offences, can be complex and challenging, anyone who reports this type of crime can be assured that we will listen and we will investigate all reports, no matter when those offences occurred or who committed them.
‘If you have suffered abuse, or you know anyone who may have been the victim of child abuse, then please call Police Scotland on 101.’
‘Edgar’ is due to appear in court next month for the next hearing of his extradition case.
The former teacher told the court in a written statement that he had moved to Edinburgh from South Africa in 1967 to seek treatment after experiencing ‘urges’ to touch young boys at a school he worked at after graduation.
After spending three months as a psychiatric inpatient, he went on to qualify as a teacher, with allegations that his abusive behaviour continued during his time in Edinburgh.
He later returned to Cape Town and taught at a boys’ school for nearly three decades.
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