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Former Bishop Released

A former bishop of Gloucester had been arrested on suspicion of abusing eight boys and men in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

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Former Bishop of Gloucester arrested in Somerset

A former Bishop of Gloucester has been arrested on suspicion of abusing eight boys and men in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

The Right Reverend Peter Ball, 80, was arrested at his home near Langport, Somerset, earlier.

He is being held over allegations of sexual abuse at properties in East Sussex and elsewhere.

Detective Chief Inspector Carwyn Hughes of Sussex Police, who is in charge of the investigation, said:

The Church of England, including the Diocese of Chichester, are co-operating fully with police.

Although the matters referred to are still subject of police investigation, Sussex Police make it clear that the force will always take seriously any allegations of historic sexual offending, and every possible step will be taken to investigate whenever appropriate.

Allegations of historic offences are treated just as seriously as any more recent offences.

– Detective Chief Inspector Carwyn Hughes, Sussex Police
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