Two men have been charged for a series of historical sexual offences against children at a former assessment centre. Gwent Police has been investigating report of sexual and physical abuse predominantly at the former Coed Glas Assessment Centre, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, between the 1970s and 1990s. The men, aged 65 and 69, were arrested on 20 June and were charged with 45 offences between them. They have both been bailed and are due to appear at Newport Magistrates' Court on 3 July. The 69-year-old from Rhondda Cynon Taf has been charged with 38 offences, including three counts of indecent assault on a girl under the age of 16, and one count of attempt to indecently assault on a girl under 16. It also includes 14 counts of indecent assault on boy under 14. He has also been charged with 20 counts of assault, ill-treat, neglect, abandon a child, young person to cause unnecessary suffering, injury. The 65-year-old man from Blaenau Gwent has been charged with seven counts of indecent assault on a boy under the age of 14 years. The charges relate to 16 victims. The centre at the time was the responsibility of the former Gwent County Council and has been closed since 1995. Det Ch Supt Andrew Tuck of Gwent Police, urged the public to respect the judicial process and avoid online speculation on the case.
Two charged with sex offences at children's centre
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Two men have been charged in connection with a series of historical sexual offences against children that occurred at the former Coed Glas Assessment Centre in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire. Gwent Police launched an investigation following reports of sexual and physical abuse that took place predominantly between the 1970s and 1990s. The men, aged 65 and 69, were arrested on June 20 and face a total of 45 charges between them. They have both been released on bail and are scheduled to appear at Newport Magistrates' Court on July 3. The 69-year-old suspect from Rhondda Cynon Taf has been charged with 38 offences, which include three counts of indecent assault on a girl under 16 and one count of attempting to indecently assault another girl under 16. Additionally, he faces 14 counts of indecent assault on boys under 14 years old and 20 counts related to child neglect and causing unnecessary suffering.
The second suspect, a 65-year-old man from Blaenau Gwent, faces seven counts of indecent assault on a boy under the age of 14. The charges pertain to 16 different victims, highlighting the grave nature of the allegations against both men. The Coed Glas Assessment Centre, which was operated by the former Gwent County Council, has been closed since 1995. In light of the ongoing legal proceedings, Detective Chief Superintendent Andrew Tuck of Gwent Police has called on the public to respect the judicial process and to refrain from engaging in online speculation about the case. This request emphasizes the importance of allowing the legal system to address these serious allegations appropriately and without interference from public discourse.
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