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Police appeal after Talbot arrest

Detectives investigating ITV Granada Reports weather presenter Fred Talbot on suspicion of historic sexual offences at a Manchester school are trying to trace pupils from other schools after information received from the public following his arrest.

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Talbot abuse claims detectives appeal for ex-pupils

Detectives investigating ITV Granada weather presenter Fred Talbot on suspicion of historic sexual offences are trying to trace pupils from other schools after information has been received from the public following his arrest.

Mr Talbot was arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of historic sex offences in relation to abuseagainst former pupils who attended Altrincham Grammar School for Boys between the early 1970s and early 1980s.

He has been released on bail until August pending further enquiries.

Following the publicity surrounding this man’s arrest information has been received from the public that he taught at various schools in the Tyne and Wear area and which included Saltwell and Slatyford High School.

Anyone who attended these or any other schools between 1968 and the early 1970s and who has any information which they believe may assist police are asked to call Greater Manchester Police.

All information received will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

  • Anyone with information is asked to contact Greater Manchester Police on 101, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.

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