TV weatherman Fred Talbot was arrested today on suspicion of child abuse offences.
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.
The alleged offences relate to his time as a biology teacher at Altrincham Grammar School for Boys in Trafford, Greater Manchester.
Talbot is best known for his colourful appearances on the weather map for ITV’s This Morning programme when hosted by Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan at Liverpool’s Albert Dock.
He remains the weatherman on the station’s North West regional news programme Granada Reports.
The alleged offences took place between the early 1970s and early 1980s and are said to involve four pupils.
He remains in police custody for questioning.
Talbot’s home in Bowdon, Cheshire, was raided as detectives executed a series of warrants at addresses in December last year. He was out of the country at the time and was not arrested.
Detective Chief Inspector Koran Sellars, of Greater Manchester Police, said: “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.
“However, as part of our ongoing inquiry, 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.”
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