UNITED KINGDOM
Eastbourne Herald
Published on Wednesday 14 November 2012
POLICE have released the former Bishop of Lewes after arresting him yesterday on suspicion of sex abuse in East Sussex dating back more than 20 years.
The Right Reverend Peter Ball was released on medical advice following his arrest. Sussex Police have said it is their intention to interview him at a later date.
The former bishop of Lewes and Gloucester, is being held on suspicion of abusing eight boys and men in the late 1980s and early 1990s. All of the victims were in their late teens or early twenties, except one who was 12. He was arrested at his home near Langport, Somerset.
In a statement, Sussex Police said: “We will continue pursue allegations of sexual offending robustly.
“Investigations must always include proper regard for the health and welfare of suspects, as well as for that of victims, and we also comply with the requirements of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act in relation to the treatment of people under arrest.”
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