The couple were approved as foster carers by Wakefield Council in July 2003.īut within months they were using the boys, who came from troubled homes, for their own sexual gratification. An inquiry has been ordered.įaunch was jailed for six years and Wathey for five. The judge slammed social services for failing to take action after indecent photos were found, saying the error was 'incredible'. Judge Sally Cahill, QC, said: 'Neither of you has shown any empathy or remorse, or accept any responsibility for your actions. A GAY foster couple were jailed yesterday for sexually abusing boys in their care.ĭespite inflicting lifelong damage on at least one of their victims cynical predators Craig Faunch, 32, and his lover Ian Wathey, 41, showed no regret.
