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	Streatley Vicar Faces Child Abuse Charges Vicar Told He Will Face a Jury Trial after Allegations of Sexual Abuse Newbury Today [United Kingdom] June 1, 2006 http://www.newburytoday.co.uk/News/Article.aspx?articleID=2286 THE vicar of Streatley has appeared before magaistrates charged with sexually abusing a young girl. Father Elias Polomski, aged 63, of The Vicarage, Vicarage Lane, Streatley, appeared before Reading magistrates on Wednesday and was told he will face trial before a judge. He is accused of abusing the primary school pupil three times, between May 1, 2004 and March 4, 2006. Presiding magistrate Rob Bailey ordered Father Polomski to return to court on July 26, when he will be committed for trial at crown court. "Clearly this is a matter that cannot be dealt with in this court," he added. Father Polomski, the vicar of St Mary's Church, was released on conditional bail and told he must not contact the alleged victim and her family. He denies three counts of unlawful sexual activity with the girl. Father Polomski, who was represented in court by his solicitor Sotiris Yiakoumi, has been suspended from his post until further notice. The Bishop of Reading, the Rt Rev Stephen Cottrell, has made arrangements for the continued pastoral care of the benefice of Streatley.
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