Police have bailed former This Morning weatherman Fred Talbot following his arrest by officers investigating child sex abuse at a Manchester school in the 1970s.
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 at Altrincham Grammar School for Boys, where he was a biology teacher.
“The offences relate to his time as a teacher at the school between the early 1970s to early 1980s, while the four victims were pupils,” said a police spokesman.
“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,” he added.
“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.”
He was bailed until August 16 pending further inquiries.
Talbot is currently weatherman for Granada Reports, an ITV regional news show for the northwest.
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