Man jailed for child sexual offences at Eton College
He's been sentenced to over three years for sexual assaults.
Last updated 30th Jan 2026
Jacob Leland, a 37-year-old man has been sentenced to three years and three months in prison for child sexual offences that occurred at Eton College in the early 2010s.
Following a Thames Valley Police investigation, Leland was found guilty of three counts of sexual assault after a trial concluded on 14th October 2025 at Reading Crown Court. He was acquitted of 13 counts of sexual activity with a child and one count of sexual assault.
The offences were reported to Thames Valley Police in 2020, prompting the Child Abuse Investigation Unit to begin an inquiry.
Detective Constable Kelly Ware, who led the investigation, commended the victim for their strength during the case.
“Firstly, I would like to praise the victim in this case for the bravery and courage that he has shown in coming forward and for supporting this investigation," Ware said.
"Leland held a position of trust and completely abused this by committing abhorrent crimes that will have a long-lasting effect on his victim. No one should have to go through what they went through.
“No matter what the passage of time, we will also investigate such offences thoroughly and support victims.
“When offences such as this are reported, victims will always be listened to, and we will do all that we can to hold individuals to account and put them before the courts for their actions.”
As part of his sentence, Leland will also remain on the sex offender register for life.