Vicar jailed for sex assault

LONDON - A vicar who indecently assaulted a 15 year old girl parishioner was jailed for four months yesterday

LONDON - A vicar who indecently assaulted a 15 year old girl parishioner was jailed for four months yesterday. Bradford Crown Court heard the offence took place after the teenager was sent to the Rev John Poole (50) for counselling after she was sexually assaulted by a boy. He resigned after her family found out what had happened.

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