Former Chichester & Salisbury teacher accused of abusing boys
The 75-year-old, who now lives in Devon, will appear in court in February
A retired teacher, who now lives in Devon, has been charged over alleged sex offences against boys in Chichester and Salisbury.
75-year-old Piers Le Cheminant allegedly abused ten boys at Oakwood Prep in West Sussex between 1960 and 1980.
He is also accused of sexually assaulting five boys at Salisbury Cathedral School between 1981 and 1985.
The prosecution, authorised by the CPS, follows an investigation by detectives from the Sussex Police Complex Abuse Unit, following information received for the first time in 2017. Officers worked in co-operation with colleagues from Wiltshire Police.
Police emphasise that the allegations relate to a period ending more than 35 years ago, and have no connection with any current or recent staff, management or pupils at the schools.
Current management at both schools have given full co-operation throughout the investigation.
Cheminant, from Spitchurch Manor Road, Poundgate, Newton Abbot, Devon, will appear at Worthing Magistrates Court on 2 February 2021.