Jonathan Fletcher facing nine charges

Nicola Laver  |  UK & Ireland
Date posted:  11 Jul 2024
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Jonathan Fletcher facing nine charges

Jonathan Fletcher

Former vicar Jonathan Fletcher has been charged with eight counts of indecent assault and one of grievous bodily harm. The offences were allegedly committed between 1973 and 1999.

Fletcher, 81, is due to appear at Kingston Crown Court on 7 August. The Metropolitan Police has urged any victims of abuse to come forward and speak with specialist officers.

The Safeguarding team at Southward Diocese is offering support to anyone affected and said it has liaised with the police in their investigations.

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