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Former Rotherham mayor faces child sex charge

A former mayor has been charged with indecently assaulting a 13-year-old girl.

Former Rotherham mayor faces child sex charge Credit: Rotherham Council

Barry Dodson, 67, stepped down as mayor of Rotherham, South Yorkshire, earlier this year following accusations of the assault. He had only been in office for three weeks.

South Yorkshire Police said today that Dodson, of Cranworth Road, Rotherham, has been charged with the offence, which is alleged to have happened in 1987.

A spokesman said he had been released on bail and will appear in court later this month.

Barry Dodson, 67, has been charged with indecent assault today. It is alleged Dodson, of Cranworth Road, Rotherham, committed the offence against a 13-year-old girl in 1987. He has been released on bail and will appear at Sheffield Magistrates' Court on 18 December.

– South Yorkshire Police

Dodson resigned from the Labour Party after stepping down as mayor in June.

He is still an independent councillor for the Rotherham East ward.