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The Independent
09-07-2025
- The Independent
Former PE teacher appears in court charged with sexual offences against children
A former PE teacher has appeared in court charged with 13 sexual offences against three children. Bronwen James, 29, of Chippenham, Wiltshire, appeared at Salisbury Magistrates' Court on Wednesday accused of sexual activity with two girls and a boy over a three-year period. She is charged with six offences of sexual activity with a child, relating to girls under the age of 16, contrary to the Sexual Offences Act. James is also accused of two counts of sexual communication with a child and one count of making an indecent photograph of a child, namely a Category C – the least serious category – first generation image. The former teacher is also charged with four counts of sexual activity with a boy, contrary to the Sexual Offences Act 2003. Wiltshire Police previously confirmed that James taught PE at Hardenhuish School in Chippenham and Bitterne Park School in Southampton. Stephen Harrison, chair of the bench, told James that her case would be heard next at Salisbury Crown Court on August 7. He said: 'By virtue of three of these offences being indictable only, which means they can only be heard in the crown court, we will be sending them to the crown court. 'The other 10 offences are associated offences and therefore will be included in the hearing to be heard in front of the crown court. 'The next phase is to attend for a plea and trial preparation hearing which is going to take place at Salisbury Crown Court on August 7. 'In between now and August 7, you are granted bail with conditions. 'If you don't turn up to court at that appointed date and time, you may be committing an offence. 'You are not to have direct or indirect contact with the three complainants in this matter. 'You are not to have any unsupervised contact with any child or young person under the age of 16.' Mr Harrison asked James to confirm that she understood what he had said and to repeat the bail conditions to the court, which she did. The judge also stressed: 'The identities of all complainants for these matters is protected under law. Failure to comply is a criminal offence.' During the short hearing, James, wearing a cream two-piece outfit, also spoke to confirm her name, date of birth and address. She was not asked to enter any pleas to the charges against her. Siobhan Oxley appeared for the prosecution during the hearing, while Joshua Clements represented James. James will next appear before Salisbury Crown Court for a plea and trial preparation hearing on August 7.
Telegraph
09-07-2025
- Telegraph
Female PE teacher sexually abused schoolgirls, court told
A former PE teacher has appeared in court charged with committing sex offences against two girls under 16. Bronwen James, 29, of Chippenham, Wiltshire, appeared at Salisbury magistrates' court on Wednesday, charged with 13 sexual offences against two girls and a boy over a three-year period. She is charged with six offences of sexual activity with a child, relating to girls under the age of 16, contrary to the Sexual Offences Act. Ms James is also accused of two counts of sexual communication with a child and one count of making an indecent photograph of a child, namely a category C – the least serious category. The former teacher is also charged with four counts of sexual activity with a boy. Granted bail with conditions Stephen Harrison, the chairman of the bench, told Ms James that her case would be heard next at Salisbury Crown Court on Aug 7. He said: 'By virtue of three of these offences being indictable only, which means they can only be heard in the crown court, we will be sending them to the crown court. 'The other 10 offences are associated offences and therefore will be included in the hearing to be heard in front of the crown court. 'The next phase is to attend for a plea and trial preparation hearing, which is going to take place at Salisbury Crown Court on August 7. 'In between now and Aug 7, you are granted bail with conditions. 'If you don't turn up to court at that appointed date and time, you may be committing an offence. 'You are not to have direct or indirect contact with the three complainants in this matter. 'You are not to have any unsupervised contact with any child or young person under the age of 16.' No plea entered Mr Harrison asked Ms James to confirm that she understood what he had said and to repeat the bail conditions to the court, which she did. Mr Harrison also stressed: 'The identities of all complainants for these matters is protected under law. Failure to comply is a criminal offence.' During the short hearing, Ms James, wearing a cream two-piece outfit, spoke to confirm her name, date of birth, and address. She was not asked to enter any pleas to the charges against her.
The Independent
09-07-2025
- The Independent
Ex-PE teacher charged with string of sex offences against children
A former PE teacher has appeared in court charged with 13 sexual offences against three children. Bronwen James, 29, of Chippenham, Wiltshire, appeared at Salisbury Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. She is accused of sexual activity with two girls and a boy over a three-year period. James is charged with six offences of sexual activity with a child, relating to girls under the age of 16, contrary to the Sexual Offences Act. She is also accused of two counts of sexual communication with a child and one count of making an indecent photograph of a child, namely a Category C – the least serious category – first generation image. The former teacher is also charged with four counts of sexual activity with a boy, contrary to the Sexual Offences Act 2003. Wiltshire Police previously confirmed that James taught PE at Hardenhuish School in Chippenham and Bitterne Park School in Southampton. Stephen Harrison, the chair of the bench, told James that her case would be heard next at Salisbury Crown Court on 7 August. He said: 'By virtue of three of these offences being indictable only, which means they can only be heard in the crown court, we will be sending them to the crown court. 'The other 10 offences are associated offences and therefore will be included in the hearing to be heard in front of the crown court.' James was granted bail with conditions. She is not to have any contact with the three complainants and is not to have any unsupervised contact with anyone under the age of 16. Mr Harrison asked James to confirm that she understood what he had said and to repeat the bail conditions to the court, which she did. During the short hearing, James, who was wearing a cream two-piece outfit, also spoke to confirm her name, date of birth and address. She was not asked to enter any pleas to the charges against her. Siobhan Oxley appeared for the prosecution during the hearing, while Joshua Clements represented James. James will next appear before Salisbury Crown Court for a plea and trial preparation hearing on 7 August.
BBC News
09-07-2025
- BBC News
Former PE teacher accused of child sex offences granted bail
A former PE teacher has appeared in court charged with 13 counts of sexual offences against three James, 29, of Chippenham, Wiltshire, appeared at Salisbury Magistrates' Court accused of sexual activity with two girls and a boy over a three-year is charged with six counts of sexual activity with girls under the age of 16 and four counts of sexual activity with a boy. She is also charged with two counts of sexual communication with a child and one count of making an indecent photograph of a James was granted conditional bail and her case is set to be heard next before Salisbury Crown Court on 7 August. Stephen Harrison, chair of the bench, granted bail on two are that Ms James must not contact the complainants in the case nor have unsupervised contact with children under the age of the hearing, Ms James spoke only to confirm her name, date of birth, address, and that she understood proceedings.
The Sun
26-06-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Club World Cup star going back to day job as a PE teacher after scoring goal that netted amateur side $1MILLION
THE Club World Cup star who scored a $1million goal is heading back to his day job as a PE teacher. Christian Gray, 28, left his school behind to appear for part-time Auckland City in the United States alongside delivery drivers, forklift operators and a Coca-Cola salesman. 3 But several members of the amateur squad missed out on playing against some of the world's biggest clubs - because they did not have enough annual leave. Gray was an unused sub in the 10-0 hammering by Bayern Munich then came off the bench in the 6-0 defeat to Benfica. But he earned himself a starting spot in Auckland's third and final group game against South American giants Boca Juniors, who had Edinson Cavani up front. And with his side trailing 1-0 at half-time, Gray headed in from a corner to score a dramatic equaliser. Despite Boca's 40 shots, Gray and Auckland held on for an unlikely but famous draw in Nashville, earning the New Zealanders $1m (£727,000) in Fifa prize money. Now the centre-back must head back home and crack on with marking his students' papers during the school holidays. Player-of-the-match Gray said: "I'm a PE teacher. "When I get home, I've got a few assignments that have piled up over the last month so that's what I'll be going back to and the school holidays thankfully. "I'm from a small town, a long way from here and a lot different to this environment. So it is somewhat of a dream so I'm a little bit lost for words. "We'll be going back to our day jobs, that's the reality for us." Inter Milan star Denzel Dumfries chased off the pitch as huge brawl breaks out after fiery Club World Cup clash But he will have some stories to tell his pupils when he returns to Auckland Grammar School from his Club World Cup American adventure, capped off in perfect style. Gray added: "I don't love the spotlight. I'll leave that to the other boys, but, yes, a lot of emotions. "It's been a tough trip. We've had some tough results, but I'm just happy for the team and the boys. I think we deserve it. 'We've got a little bit of respect." Boca failed to advance to the knockout stages as Benfica topped Group C and will play Chelsea in the last 16. Bayern had to settle for second and will take on Flamengo - with the winners facing Paris Saint-Germain or Inter Miami. 3
