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CCTV Catches Care Worker's Sexual Assault on Vulnerable Woman
16 Jun
Summary
- Care worker jailed for 12 months for sexual offenses against a vulnerable woman.
- Family discovered abuse through CCTV cameras installed in the victim's home.
- Authorities urge public to report suspicions with evidence for investigation.
A vulnerable woman's care worker, Raymond Seaborne, 66, has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for sexual offenses committed in 2024. The victim's family discovered the abuse after reviewing footage from CCTV cameras they had strategically placed in her home. The family described their feelings as "abhorrence and disgust" at this severe abuse of trust.
Following the discovery, the incident was reported to Sussex Police. Seaborne was subsequently arrested and charged with engaging in sexual activity with a mentally disordered female and in her presence while acting as her care worker. He received a prison sentence and a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
Detective Chief Superintendent Richard McDonagh of Sussex Police stated that while such crimes are "thankfully not especially common, but they do happen." He urged the public to report any suspicions with evidence, noting that this information is crucial for police investigations. The Care Quality Commission's guidance on surveillance suggests it may be appropriate in rare circumstances to identify specific incidents, provided privacy and human rights are protected.
