Weatherman Fred Talbot Held Over 'Sex Abuse'

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TV weatherman Fred Talbot has been arrested by police investigating historic sexual abuse at a school where he taught.

The 63-year-old was held on suspicion of three counts of indecent assault and four counts of inciting a child to commit acts of gross indecency.

The alleged offences relate to his time as a biology teacher at Altrincham Grammar School for Boys in Trafford, Greater Manchester, between the early 1970s to early 1980s, where four alleged victims were pupils.

He remains in police custody for questioning.

Talbot's home in Bowdon, Cheshire, was raided by police last December while he was out of the country.

He is best known for his colourful appearances on the weather map for ITV's This Morning programme when hosted by Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan at Liverpool's Albert Dock.

Talbot remains the weatherman on the station's North West regional news programme Granada Reports.

Detective Chief Inspector Sellars said: "Since allegations were made to police in December we have made good progress with this investigation and with tracing and speaking to former pupils of Altrincham Grammar school.

"However, as part of our ongoing enquiry I am eager to trace anyone who attended the school between the early 1970s and 1980s, who feel they may have information to assist the police investigation."
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What I find unbelievable is that a lot of people who came into contact with these paedo's actually knew what they were doing, they were just too scared to out them for it, this includes members of staff working alongside them.
 
Its probably not wise to speculate given the ferocity which people seem to get done for it.
 
Not saying he's innocent but I find it unacceptable people make claims alleged claims from 30 years ago. Jimmy Saville never had a chance to defend himself and people who work with children and in youth institutions are being unfairly targeted imo.

Timmy Mallet
Zig and Zag
Pat Sharp
Pob
Ant and Dec
Gordon the Gopher
Richard Bacon
That idiot who was with Denise van outen on C4..................
will all be on next on the firing line.
 
Things were different 30 years ago. I fear there a people running to the police saying Mr X put his arm around me 30 years ago, and thinking about it now it was a bit weird....

How much compo can I get?
 
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