22/05/2014
Chris Denning Charged With 41 Sex Offences
Former Radio One DJ Chris Denning is to be charged with 41 sex offences.
Prosecuters said the offences relate to attacks on boys aged nine to 16.
Denning is accused of 34 counts of indecent assault, on 22 victims between 1967 and 1985, according to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).
Baljit Ubhey, Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS London, said: "We have concluded that there is sufficient evidence and it is in the public interest for Mr Denning to be charged with 41 offences, including 34 counts of indecent assault.
"These date from between 1967 and 1985, and relate to 22 male complainants aged between nine and 16 at the time of the alleged offending."
(CVS/CD)
Prosecuters said the offences relate to attacks on boys aged nine to 16.
Denning is accused of 34 counts of indecent assault, on 22 victims between 1967 and 1985, according to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).
Baljit Ubhey, Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS London, said: "We have concluded that there is sufficient evidence and it is in the public interest for Mr Denning to be charged with 41 offences, including 34 counts of indecent assault.
"These date from between 1967 and 1985, and relate to 22 male complainants aged between nine and 16 at the time of the alleged offending."
(CVS/CD)
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