Charity condemn 'sickening' former Wakefield councillor Alex Kear

Alex Kear, 50, was last week jailed for child sex offences, after pleading guilty to arranging or facilitating the commission of a child sexual offence involving a child under the age of 13, as well as a charge of inciting the sexual exploitation of a child under the age of 13.

His behaviour has now been condemned by the NSPCC, who described him as a "serious danger to children" and encouraged anyone with concerns about a child's wellbeing to seek support.

On Friday afternoon, Wakefield Council confirmed that Kear had been removed from his post as a councillor.

An NSPCC spokesperson said: “Kear’s sickening determination to abuse a three-year-old shows he is clearly a serious danger to children.

“While Kear has been jailed and his former position of authority and respect lies in tatters, his experience is incomparable to sexual abuse, which can ruin childhoods and leave survivors with mental and emotional scars which could last a lifetime.

“His actions also highlight how sexual predators can use the internet for their own horrific means, and just how important it is that the Government and major tech companies do more to ensure strong regulation and legislation cracks down on this kind of activity, to protect children from paedophiles like Kear, and ensure they face the justice they deserve.”

Children can contact Childline on 0800 1111. Adults who wish to report concerns about a child’s wellbeing can contact the NSPCC Helpline on 0808 8005000 or email help@nspcc.org.uk