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A nursery worker has been charged with seven offences, including sexual assault and distributing indecent images of children. A nursery worker has been charged with four counts of sexual assault and three charges over distributing indecent images of children.
Vanessa George, 39, from Plymouth, Devon was arrested at her home in the Efford area on Monday night.Vanessa George, 39, from Plymouth, Devon was arrested at her home in the Efford area on Monday night.
Police are continuing to speak to staff and parents of children at the nursery unit where she worked. Police are continuing to speak to staff and parents of children at the Little Ted's nursery unit where she worked.
She is in police custody and is due to appear before Plymouth Magistrates Court on Thursday, officers said.She is in police custody and is due to appear before Plymouth Magistrates Court on Thursday, officers said.
Internet investigations Parents' meeting
Police are continuing to speak to staff and parents of children at the Little Ted's nursery unit in Laira, where she worked. Ms George has been charged with four counts of sexual assault, and one count each of making, possessing and distributing indecent images of children.
The nursery, in Laira, remains closed.
Police said about 100 people attended a meeting on Tuesday evening held by police and local council child care staff for parents whose children attended the nursery.Police said about 100 people attended a meeting on Tuesday evening held by police and local council child care staff for parents whose children attended the nursery.
Ch Supt Jim Webster said: "Last night's meeting was well attended by those people associated with the nursery and we took the opportunity to allay their fears where possible and also further the police investigation into the allegations.Ch Supt Jim Webster said: "Last night's meeting was well attended by those people associated with the nursery and we took the opportunity to allay their fears where possible and also further the police investigation into the allegations.
"We will continue to liaise with local groups and people associated with the nursery and are committed with our partners to update concerned and interested parties at the earliest opportunity.""We will continue to liaise with local groups and people associated with the nursery and are committed with our partners to update concerned and interested parties at the earliest opportunity."
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About 40 police officers are working on the case, including internet crime investigators.About 40 police officers are working on the case, including internet crime investigators.
Children's care specialists are also involved in the operation, police said.Children's care specialists are also involved in the operation, police said.
A 38-year-old man has been charged in connection with the investigation.A 38-year-old man has been charged in connection with the investigation.
The man, from Littleborough, near Rochdale, appeared at Trafford Magistrates' Court on Tuesday charged with possessing and distributing indecent images.The man, from Littleborough, near Rochdale, appeared at Trafford Magistrates' Court on Tuesday charged with possessing and distributing indecent images.