A Surrey man has been found guilty of sexually abusing two teenage boys during a trial at Kingston Crown Court.

On Monday (April 12), Surrey Police who worked on the case said that 49-year-old Julius Edwards, who has since changed his named to James Edward Ramsay, had been found guilty of some 18 offences.

They included 11 counts of sexual activity with a child; one count of assault by penetration; three counts of attempted penetrative sexual activity with a child; and two counts of failure to comply with a notice to provide a key.

Ramsay previously pleased guilty to one count of attempted sexual communication with a child at an earlier hearing.

The offences took place between March and April 2020 against the two victims, who were aged 13 and 14 at the time.

Detective Constable Mike Stanley, who investigated the case, said: "Ramsay is a sexual predator with a dangerous interest in young teenage boys.

"The investigation has shown clearly that Ramsay is manipulative in seeking out children and in covering his actions.

"I would like to pay tribute to the victims who came forward and were brave enough to give evidence and re-live the ordeal they suffered at the hands of Ramsay in court.

"This was a thorough and protracted investigation and one which demonstrates that when we become aware of any allegations of sexual abuse, we will always take them seriously and ensure that they are fully investigated."

Surrey Police worked with London's Metropolitan Police on the case to track Ramsay's predatory behaviour.

They said his offending first emerged when police were investigating "another matter in relation to one of the victims", and concerns were raised that the victim was potentially being groomed by Ramsay.

Police interviewed him and he made allegations of contact and online sexual offences against him by Ramsay, adding that the 49-year-old "had bragged about relationships he had had with other underage boys".

The second victim was later identified, who also said he had been sexually abused by Ramsay.

Ramsay was a teacher at the Dove House School in Basingstoke at the time of his arrest but neither of the victims were pupils at the school.