16/12/2013

TV Weatherman Fred Talbot Rearrested On New Indecent Assault Allegations

Fred Talbot, TV weather presenter and former teacher, has been rearrested by police investigating allegations of historical child sex abuse.

It is understood that the charges are connected to allegations of abuse at Altrincham Grammar School for Boys in the 1970s and 80s.

The 63-year-old was arrested on suspicion of indecent assault on five former pupils, along with another charge in relation to an alleged indecent assault in north east England.

Talbot was on bail for a previous charge of indecent assault when he was rearrested and he remains in police custody.

(MH/IT)

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