NORTHAMPTON (UNITED KINGDOM)
The Catholic Diocese of Northampton [Northampton, UK]
June 29, 2026
The following statement was released as a response to a statement from Staffordshire Police
The Diocese of Northampton can confirm that Bishop David Oakley has been charged after an investigation into non-recent safeguarding allegations.
We understand that this will be very distressing for all concerned but cannot comment further on an active legal process.
If you have any safeguarding concerns please contact either our diocesan safeguarding team or the police directly. Our Safeguarding Team can be contacted on 01604 723514 /safeguarding@northamptondiocese.org.
Please direct all media enquiries to our Diocesan Director of Communications, Neil Roseman on 07725234700 or neil.roseman@northamptondiocese.org
A statement from the Catholic Bishops Conference of England and Wales has been issued