Paedophile police officer Allan Richards faces drastic pension cut
A paedophile police officer faces having his pension drastically reduced after being convicted of sex crimes against more than 20 boys.
West Midlands Police will look to claw back up to 65 per cent of Allan Richards' entitlement, believed to be worth in the region of £25,000-a-year.
The force has powers to request the forfeiture of his pension entitlement from the Home Office, under the Police Reform Act.
Richards was found guilty of 40 sexual offences against a total of 23 boys – including 17 who were abused and exploited.
Assistant chief constable Alex Murray confirmed to the Express & Star: "We will be taking all steps we can over the forfeiture of Allan Richards' pension."
Richards served with West Midlands Police between 1981 and 2011 – clocking up a full 30 years service.
He rose to the rank of sergeant and was a member of Birmingham CID investigating some of the most serious crimes.
Based on a final salary of £40,000, Richards would be entitled to around £25,000-a-year through his police pension.
His offending spanned from 1976 to 2013.
He was convicted on Friday after two trials at Birmingham Crown Court.
Richards' offences happened at Scout camps, swimming baths and other locations.
He was found guilty of two rapes, 20 indecent assaults, seven cases of sexual activity with a child, three instances of gross indecency, one count of inciting sexual activity with a child, one charge of a serious sexual assault, five counts of misconduct in public office, and one charge of voyeurism.
He will be sentenced on November 4.
