UNITED KINGDOM
Eastbourne Herald
A priest arrested in Eastbourne this morning (Tuesday) on suspicion of sexual offences against a young boy has been interviewed and released on police bail this afternoon while enquiries continue.
The 56-year old man had been arrested this morning at his home address in Eastbourne, on suspicion of acts of indecency, indecent assault, and cruelty, against a boy then aged between 12 and 13, in East Sussex during 1988 and 1989.
The man is a Church of England priest who does not currently have permission to officiate.
He was bailed until April 3 next year.
There are currently no allegations of recent or current offending and police emphasise that there is nothing to suggest that any young people are currently at risk.
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