BARKINGSIDE: Pensioner arrested over alleged sexual abuse

UNITED KINGDOM
Guardian

Wednesday 7th March 2012 in Redbridge News By Joe Curtis

A PENSIONER has been arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing young people in areas including Barkingside.

The 73-year-old, widely reported to be a former Church of England priest, was arrested this morning (March 6) near his home in Eastbourne.

The alleged sexual assaults on nine people are meant to have taken place between 1965 and 1972.

Sussex Police emphasises that they believe no children are currently at risk.

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