Arrested Lowestoft priest re-released as police investigation continues

NORWICH (ENGLAND)
Eastern Daily Press

October 10, 2019

A vicar who was suspended after being arrested has been re-released by police as an investigation continues.

Matthew Payne was vicar of Christ Church, Lowestoft, until he stepped down on Sunday, September 29.

The vicar was arrested on Thursday, September 19 as part of a police investigation, and was released on bail until Thursday, October 10.

Mr Payne was arrested as part of an “ongoing police investigation”, officers said, and was taken to Great Yarmouth Police Investigation Centre for questioning until he was released on bail.

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