Police to Review ‘Sex Abuse’ Claims Against Ex-Vicar After Tribunal Ruling

Ex-vicar 'abducted' teenage abuse victim for sex

A former Church of England vicar is to face a police investigation after a tribunal ruled he engaged in “sexually inappropriate behavior” with a teenage girl.

The Church of England’s independent safeguarding body concluded that the Reverend Colin Pritchard abused his position of trust by engaging in a sexual relationship with the girl.

The girl was 'vulnerable' and 'emotionally dependent' on Pritchard

The tribunal found that the girl was “vulnerable” and “emotionally dependent” on Pritchard at the time of the abuse, which took place between 2013 and 2015.

The tribunal’s report said that Pritchard had “abducted” the girl on one occasion and taken her to a hotel for sex.

Pritchard has denied any wrongdoing

Pritchard, who was the vicar of St Mary’s Church in Studley, Warwickshire, has denied any wrongdoing.

He said that he had “never had any sexual contact” with the girl and that the allegations against him were “completely untrue”

Police to review tribunal ruling

Warwickshire Police said that they would be reviewing the tribunal’s ruling and would “take appropriate action” if necessary.

A spokesperson for the force said: “We are aware of the tribunal’s ruling and we will be reviewing the findings to determine whether any further action is required.”

The Church of England has apologized to the victim

The Church of England has apologized to the victim and said that it is “deeply sorry” for the abuse that she suffered.

The church said that it is “committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults” and that it has “robust safeguarding procedures in place”.

The victim has waived her right to anonymity

The victim has waived her right to anonymity and has spoken out about the abuse that she suffered.

She said that she was “betrayed” by Pritchard and that she “felt ashamed and dirty” after the abuse.