Probe into historic sex abuse cases at former Seaford school

Anyone who attended St Wilfrid's in the 1970s and 1980s is urged to contact police

Author: Ryan BurrowsPublished 8th Mar 2024

Police are appealing for students and teachers at a former Seaford school to get in touch, as part of an investigation into alleged historic sexual offences.

Sussex Police received a report of a sexual assault from a man, alleged to have occurred during the 1970s and 1980s when he was a pupil at St Wilfrid’s School in Seaford.

The school has since closed and been demolished.

The force says it has identified a suspect, and that an 85-year-old man has attended a voluntary interview with officers.

Investigators are now asking for anyone who has any information that could help to get in touch.

They would particularly like to hear from anyone who attended or worked at St Wilfrid’s during the 1970s and 1980s.

Anyone who can help is asked to contact police online or via 101, quoting reference number 47230002158.

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