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Teaching Assistant Convicted for Abusing 81 Disabled Children

6/11/2025

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Parents are reeling in shock as Daniel Clarke, a teaching assistant, faces justice for abusing over 81 disabled and special needs children. Convicted for offenses against six victims, he stands as one of the most notorious sex offenders. His safeguarding roles in two West Midlands schools until September 2023 have sparked a widespread police investigation, leaving families desperate for answers.

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Parents are reeling in shock as Daniel Clarke, a teaching assistant, faces justice for abusing over 81 disabled and special needs children. Convicted for offenses against six victims, he stands as one of the most notorious sex offenders. His safeguarding roles in two West Midlands schools until September 2023 have sparked a widespread police investigation, leaving families desperate for answers.