16/11/2012
Fresh Allegations Made Against Ex-Bishop And Priest
10 more alleged victims have come forward to police investigating allegations of sexual abuse made against a former bishop and a retired priest.
80-year-old Rt Rev Peter Ball, a former Church of England bishop of Lewes and Gloucester, was arrested on suspicion of abusing eight boys and men during the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Retired Church of England priest Vickery House, 67, was also arrested.
Police said since the arrests 10 more people had come forward alleging sexual offences were committed against them, seven by the former bishop and three by the former priest.
Det Ch Insp Carwyn Hughes, of Sussex Police, said: "We are very interested to see that so many people have contacted us since Tuesday, and every report is being followed up.
"The force will always take seriously any allegations of historic sexual offending, and every possible step is taken to investigate whenever appropriate.
"Allegations of historic offences are treated just as seriously as any more recent offences."
(H)
80-year-old Rt Rev Peter Ball, a former Church of England bishop of Lewes and Gloucester, was arrested on suspicion of abusing eight boys and men during the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Retired Church of England priest Vickery House, 67, was also arrested.
Police said since the arrests 10 more people had come forward alleging sexual offences were committed against them, seven by the former bishop and three by the former priest.
Det Ch Insp Carwyn Hughes, of Sussex Police, said: "We are very interested to see that so many people have contacted us since Tuesday, and every report is being followed up.
"The force will always take seriously any allegations of historic sexual offending, and every possible step is taken to investigate whenever appropriate.
"Allegations of historic offences are treated just as seriously as any more recent offences."
(H)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
13 November 2012
Ex-Bishop and Former Priest Arrested In Abuse Investigation
A former Church of England bishop and a retired priest have been arrested on suspicion of sex abuse. The Right Reverend Peter Ball, a former bishop of Lewes and Gloucester, is being held on suspicion of abusing eight boys and men in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He was arrested at his home near Langport, Somerset.
Ex-Bishop and Former Priest Arrested In Abuse Investigation
A former Church of England bishop and a retired priest have been arrested on suspicion of sex abuse. The Right Reverend Peter Ball, a former bishop of Lewes and Gloucester, is being held on suspicion of abusing eight boys and men in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He was arrested at his home near Langport, Somerset.
26 September 2013
Five New Charges To Be Brought Against Stuart Hall
Lancashire Police have confirmed that they are investigating fresh allegations made against former broadcaster Stuart Hall. Hall was jailed in July after admitting 14 counts of indecent assault against girls as young as nine between 1967 and 1987. His sentence of 15 months was doubled by the Court of Appeal after it ruled that it was too lenient.
Five New Charges To Be Brought Against Stuart Hall
Lancashire Police have confirmed that they are investigating fresh allegations made against former broadcaster Stuart Hall. Hall was jailed in July after admitting 14 counts of indecent assault against girls as young as nine between 1967 and 1987. His sentence of 15 months was doubled by the Court of Appeal after it ruled that it was too lenient.
13 March 2013
Fresh Allegations Made Against Dave Lee Travis
Ex-Radio 1 DJ and Top of the Pops presenter Dave Lee Travis has been arrested for a second time, following fresh allegations of sexual offences, Scotland Yard has confirmed. Mr Travis, of Mentmore, Bucks, was arrested on Monday after answering bail following his first arrest in November 2012 as part of Operation Yewtree.
Fresh Allegations Made Against Dave Lee Travis
Ex-Radio 1 DJ and Top of the Pops presenter Dave Lee Travis has been arrested for a second time, following fresh allegations of sexual offences, Scotland Yard has confirmed. Mr Travis, of Mentmore, Bucks, was arrested on Monday after answering bail following his first arrest in November 2012 as part of Operation Yewtree.
17 June 2004
Milosevic acquittal plea dismissed at UN tribunal
The UN war crimes tribunal for the former Yugoslavia has dismissed a legal motion to acquit former Yugoslav President Slobodan Miloševic of charges of genocide and other crimes against humanity after finding there is enough evidence for him to answer.
Milosevic acquittal plea dismissed at UN tribunal
The UN war crimes tribunal for the former Yugoslavia has dismissed a legal motion to acquit former Yugoslav President Slobodan Miloševic of charges of genocide and other crimes against humanity after finding there is enough evidence for him to answer.
27 February 2008
Sniffer Dog 'Makes Discovery' In Jersey
A police sniffer dog, trained to find human remains, is reported to have shown an "extremely strong reaction" as the search continues in the cellar of a former children's home in Jersey.
Sniffer Dog 'Makes Discovery' In Jersey
A police sniffer dog, trained to find human remains, is reported to have shown an "extremely strong reaction" as the search continues in the cellar of a former children's home in Jersey.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
