Former church rector charged with historic sex offence

Michael Woods, 79, who now lives in Malaysia, is due before Norwich Magistrates Court in March

Author: Cameron HallPublished 26th Feb 2024
Last updated 26th Feb 2024

A former church rector's been charged with a historic sex offence in Great Yarmouth.

Michael Woods, 79, who is the former Rev Canon of St Nicholas Church, is accused of indecent assault involving a male aged 16 or over.

It's alleged to have taken place in Great Yarmouth between 9 August 1997 and 8 August 1999.

Woods, of Jalam Stakam, Kuching, Sarawak in Malaysia, will appear before Norwich Magistrates Court on 26 March 2024.