Former PE Teacher Charged with 13 Sex Offences Against Children

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A 29-year-old former physical education (PE) teacher from Chippenham, Wiltshire, has appeared in court charged with committing sex offences against two girls under 16 and a boy. Bronwen James has been accused of 13 sexual offences, including six counts of sexual activity with a child, two counts of sexual communication with a child, and one count of making an indecent photograph of a child. The charges relate to a three-year period. The case will be heard at Salisbury Crown Court on August 7.

Key Takeaways:

  • Bronwen James, a 29-year-old former PE teacher, has been charged with 13 sex offences against children.
  • The charges include six counts of sexual activity with a child, two counts of sexual communication with a child, and one count of making an indecent photograph of a child.
  • The alleged offences relate to a period of three years and involve two girls under the age of 16 and a boy.
  • James has been granted bail with conditions, including not having direct or indirect contact with the complainants and not having unsupervised contact with any child under 16.
  • The case will be heard at Salisbury Crown Court on August 7.

Statistics:

  • 13 sex offences against children: 6 counts of sexual activity with a child, 2 counts of sexual communication with a child, and 1 count of making an indecent photograph of a child, 4 counts of sexual activity with a boy.
  • Three-year period: the alleged offences are said to have taken place over a three-year period.
  • Salisbury Crown Court: the case will be heard at Salisbury Crown Court on August 7.

Sources:

  • Telegraph reporters
  • PA Media - Rod Minchin's photograph of Bronwen James