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The Independent
22-05-2025
- The Independent
Ex-teacher appears in court accused of historical sex offences at public school
A former teacher has appeared in court accused of sexual offences against a boy at an independent school around 50 years ago. Derek Barker, 90, is charged with three offences of buggery at Monkton Combe School in Bath in the 1970s, when he taught there. Barker, of Limpley Stoke, Bath, appeared at the city's magistrates' court and spoke only to confirm his name, age and address during the brief hearing. Magistrates were told the offences could only be dealt with at the crown court and sent the case for trial. Barker was released on unconditional bail and ordered to appear at Bristol Crown Court on June 27.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man, 90, in court charged with 1970s sex offences
A former teacher has appeared in court accused of sexual offences against a boy at an independent school about 50 years ago. Derek Barker, 90, is charged with three offences alleged to have taken place at Monkton Combe School in Bath in the 1970s, when he taught there. Mr Barker, of Limpley Stoke, Wiltshire, appeared at Bath Magistrates' Court and spoke only to confirm his name, age and address during the brief hearing. Magistrates were told the offences could only be dealt with at the crown court and sent the case for trial. The defendant was released on unconditional bail and ordered to appear at Bristol Crown Court on 27 June. More news stories for Somerset Listen to the latest news for Somerset Follow BBC Somerset on Facebook and X. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. HM Courts and Tribunals Service
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man, 90, in court charged with 1970s sex offences
A former teacher has appeared in court accused of sexual offences against a boy at an independent school about 50 years ago. Derek Barker, 90, is charged with three offences alleged to have taken place at Monkton Combe School in Bath in the 1970s, when he taught there. Mr Barker, of Limpley Stoke, Wiltshire, appeared at Bath Magistrates' Court and spoke only to confirm his name, age and address during the brief hearing. Magistrates were told the offences could only be dealt with at the crown court and sent the case for trial. The defendant was released on unconditional bail and ordered to appear at Bristol Crown Court on 27 June. More news stories for Somerset Listen to the latest news for Somerset Follow BBC Somerset on Facebook and X. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. HM Courts and Tribunals Service
BBC News
22-05-2025
- BBC News
Former Bath teacher, 90, charged with historical child sex offences
A former teacher has appeared in court accused of sexual offences against a boy at an independent school about 50 years Barker, 90, is charged with three offences alleged to have taken place at Monkton Combe School in Bath in the 1970s, when he taught Barker, of Limpley Stoke, Wiltshire, appeared at Bath Magistrates' Court and spoke only to confirm his name, age and address during the brief were told the offences could only be dealt with at the crown court and sent the case for trial. The defendant was released on unconditional bail and ordered to appear at Bristol Crown Court on 27 June.
BBC News
21-05-2025
- BBC News
Former teacher, 90, charged with sexual offences against boy
A 90-year-old former teacher will appear in court after being charged with sexual offences committed against a boy about 50 years Barker of Limpley Stoke will appear at Bath Magistrates' Court on Thursday after being charged with three offences under the Sexual Offences Act charges relate to offences allegedly committed in the mid-1970s at Monkton Combe School in Bath, where he was a teacher at the and Somerset Police has asked those with any concerns or information to get in touch by calling 101.
