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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Former teacher, 90, denies 1970s sex offences
A former teacher has denied sexual offences against a boy at an independent school about 50 years ago. Derek Barker has pleaded not guilty to three charges which allegedly took place at Monkton Combe School in Bath in the 1970s when he taught there. The 90-year-old, of Limpley Stoke, Wiltshire, spoke only to confirm his name and enter his pleas at a plea and case management hearing at Bristol Crown Court earlier. Mr Barker will remain on bail until his trial begins on 2 November 2026. Judge Euan Ambrose told the court he was adjourning the case and the trial is expected to last for four weeks. More news stories for Somerset Listen to the latest news for Somerset Follow BBC Somerset on Facebook and X. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Man, 90, in court charged with 1970s sex offences Ex-teacher charged with 1970s sexual offences HM Courts & Tribunals Service
BBC News
3 days ago
- BBC News
Former Monkton Combe School teacher denies 1970s sex offences
A former teacher has denied sexual offences against a boy at an independent school about 50 years ago. Derek Barker has pleaded not guilty to three charges which allegedly took place at Monkton Combe School in Bath in the 1970s when he taught there. The 90-year-old, of Limpley Stoke, Wiltshire, spoke only to confirm his name and enter his pleas at a plea and case management hearing at Bristol Crown Court Barker will remain on bail until his trial begins on 2 November 2026. Judge Euan Ambrose told the court he was adjourning the case and the trial is expected to last for four weeks.
The Independent
3 days ago
- The Independent
Former teacher, 90, will face trial after denying historical sex offences
A former teacher has denied sexual offences against a boy at an independent school around 50 years ago. Derek Barker, 90, pleaded not guilty to three charges of buggery which are alleged to have taken place at Monkton Combe School in Bath in the 1970s when he taught there. Barker, of Limpley Stoke, Bath, appeared at Bristol Crown Court for a plea and case management hearing. He spoke only to confirm his name and enter his not guilty pleas. Judge Euan Ambrose fixed a trial to begin in November next year, which is expected to last for an estimated four weeks. 'I am adjourning your case for trial and the trial will take place at this court on November 2 2026,' the judge said. 'You are on bail and that continues.'
The Independent
22-05-2025
- The Independent
Ex-teacher appears in court accused of historical sex offences at public school
A former teacher has appeared in court accused of sexual offences against a boy at an independent school around 50 years ago. Derek Barker, 90, is charged with three offences of buggery at Monkton Combe School in Bath in the 1970s, when he taught there. Barker, of Limpley Stoke, Bath, appeared at the city's magistrates' court and spoke only to confirm his name, age and address during the brief hearing. Magistrates were told the offences could only be dealt with at the crown court and sent the case for trial. Barker was released on unconditional bail and ordered to appear at Bristol Crown Court on June 27.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man, 90, in court charged with 1970s sex offences
A former teacher has appeared in court accused of sexual offences against a boy at an independent school about 50 years ago. Derek Barker, 90, is charged with three offences alleged to have taken place at Monkton Combe School in Bath in the 1970s, when he taught there. Mr Barker, of Limpley Stoke, Wiltshire, appeared at Bath Magistrates' Court and spoke only to confirm his name, age and address during the brief hearing. Magistrates were told the offences could only be dealt with at the crown court and sent the case for trial. The defendant was released on unconditional bail and ordered to appear at Bristol Crown Court on 27 June. More news stories for Somerset Listen to the latest news for Somerset Follow BBC Somerset on Facebook and X. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. HM Courts and Tribunals Service
