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Christian Today

Harry Farley JUNIOR STAFF WRITER 15 January 2016

There was no “deal” to cover up allegations of abuse against Peter Ball, the disgraced Bishop of Gloucester, a senior detective has claimed.

Wayne Murdock, was a Gloucestershire Police Detective Inspector in 1993 when Bishop Peter Ball was accused of molesting young men. He denied claims made by the Sunday Times of a deal between police and the Church of England meaning Ball was cautioned but not charged at the end of an investigation in 1993.

“I don’t do deals and no deal was struck,” he said this week. “This was a very misleading headline. It really upset me.”

“Who are the Sunday Times suggesting did a cover up to help the Bishop? If they are suggesting it was me then I am happy to ensure you I do not do deals.”

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