Former PE Teacher Charged with 13 Sexual Offences against Children

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A 29-year-old former PE teacher has appeared in court facing charges of 13 sexual offences against three children. Bronwen James, who taught at Hardenhuish School in Chippenham and Bitterne Park School in Southampton, is accused of multiple counts of sexual activity with a child, sexual communication with a child, and making an indecent photograph of a child. The charges span a three-year period.

Key Takeaways:

  • Bronwen James, a 29-year-old former PE teacher, has been charged with 13 sexual offences against three 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.
  • James taught PE at Hardenhuish School in Chippenham and Bitterne Park School in Southampton.
  • The offences are alleged to have taken place over a three-year period.
  • James has been granted bail with conditions, including not having direct or indirect contact with the three complainants and not having unsupervised contact with any child or young person under the age of 16.
  • The case will be heard next at Salisbury Crown Court on August 7, where a plea and trial preparation hearing will take place.
  • The identities of the complainants are protected under law, and failure to comply with the conditions is a criminal offence.

Statistics:

  • 6 counts of sexual activity with a child against girls under the age of 16.
  • 2 counts of sexual communication with a child.
  • 1 count of making an indecent photograph of a child (Category C).
  • 4 counts of sexual activity with a boy.
  • 13 total charges against Bronwen James.
  • 3 children involved in the allegations.

Sources:

  • PA Wire.