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TV weatherman Fred Talbot guilty of indecently assaulting two boys

Former television weatherman Fred Talbot has been convicted by a jury at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court of indecently assaulting two teenage boys. He was cleared of eight other counts.

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Altrincham Grammar: Our thoughts are with our former pupils

Responding to the conviction for child sex abuse by their former teacher Fred Talbot, Altrincham Grammar School for boys said their thoughts are with their former pupils who were abused by him.

Altrincham Grammar School, were sex offender Fred Talbot abused the boys in his care. Credit: Press Association

These awful events took place over 30 years ago and naturally our thoughts go out to those former pupils who were subjected to this abuse.

We are confident that our present pupils and their parents know that the school is totally committed to ensuring the safety of our students and staff at all times and that these historic offences have no bearing on the school's outstanding reputation today.

– Altrincham Grammar School for Boys

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