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Former teacher in court charged with historic sex offences

Thursday 22nd May 2025 Becky Feather, Reporter Crime

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A former teacher at Monkton Combe School appeared before Bath magistrates today, Thursday 22nd May, charged with sexual offences committed against a boy around half a century ago.

Derek Barker pictured leaving court this afternoon | Photo © Bath Echo

Derek Barker, 90, of Winsley Hill at Limpley Stoke, appeared in court charged with three offences under the Sexual Offences Act 1956.

The charges relate to offences allegedly committed in the mid-1970s at the independent school where he taught.

Magistrates were told the alleged offences were so serious they could only be dealt with at the Crown Court.

The case was adjourned until 27th June, when Barker is due to appear at Bristol Crown Court when there will be a pre-trial preparation hearing.

He was granted unconditional bail.

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