Two former Seaford teachers charged with child sex offences

Two former teachers at a private school in Seaford have been charged with dozens of child sex offences.

Police launched two separate investigations into allegations made by former pupils at the Prep and Sixth form of Newlands School in Seaford during the 1970s, 80s and 90s.

David Clarke who is 81, of Main Road in Brancaster Staithe in Norfolk, used to teach religious education, and 73-year-old George Haynes of Church Lane in Redmile in Leicestershire was a former English and drama teacher.

Both men have been remanded in custody and will appear at separate hearings at Lewes Crown Court on Monday the 24th of February.