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Charges in historical abuse probe Charges in historical abuse probe
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Six men and one woman have been charged over allegations of sexual abuse, mostly against children, in the New Forest area in the 1970s and 1980s. Seven men and one woman have been charged over allegations of sexual abuse, mostly against children, in the New Forest area in the 1970s and 1980s.
Peter Saville, 53, of Winston Way, Ringwood, Hants, has appeared before New Forest magistrates charged with the sexual assault of a girl under 16.Peter Saville, 53, of Winston Way, Ringwood, Hants, has appeared before New Forest magistrates charged with the sexual assault of a girl under 16.
He was bailed to appear on 9 November. Five other men and one woman were charged on Friday with sexual offences. He was bailed to appear on 9 November. Six other men and one woman were charged on Friday with sexual offences.
The charges follow raids in Hampshire, Hertfordshire and Sussex.The charges follow raids in Hampshire, Hertfordshire and Sussex.
The alleged abuse took place in and around the New Milton area in the 1970s and 1980s.The alleged abuse took place in and around the New Milton area in the 1970s and 1980s.
The six other people who have been charged are: The seven other people who have been charged are:
  • Michael Edward Brooks, 65, of Cross Street, Lymington, who has been charged with 17 offences: one count of indecent assault of a girl over 16; three counts of assault resulting in bodily harm; two counts of cruelty to a child; five counts of rape of a girl under 16; three counts of indecent assault of a girl under 14; one count of indecent assault of a girl under 16; and two other offences under the Sexual Offences Act 2003. He is due to appear before Southampton magistrates on Saturday.
  • Kenneth Milton, 71, of Ventnor Court, Southampton, who has been charged with two counts of indecent assault of a girl under 13. He is due to appear before New Forest magistrates on 9 November.
  • Kenneth Milton, 71, of Ventnor Court, Southampton, who has been charged with two counts of indecent assault of a girl under 13. He is due to appear before New Forest magistrates on 9 November.
  • Ian Whitlock, 65, of Drake Close, New Milton, who has been charged with one count of indecent assault of a girl under 13. He is due to appear before New Forest magistrates on 9 November.
  • Ian Whitlock, 65, of Drake Close, New Milton, who has been charged with one count of indecent assault of a girl under 13. He is due to appear before New Forest magistrates on 9 November.
  • Terence Shave, 64, of Bramshaw Way, New Milton, who has been charged with one count of indecent assault of a girl under 13 and one count of sexual assault against a woman.
  • Terence Shave, 64, of Bramshaw Way, New Milton, who has been charged with one count of indecent assault of a girl under 13 and one count of sexual assault against a woman. He is due to appear before New Forest magistrates on 9 November.
  • Nico Sharque, 43, of Rudd Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, who has been charged with one count of indecent assault of a boy under 13.
  • Nico Sharque, 43, of Rudd Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, who has been charged with one count of indecent assault of a boy under 13. He is due to appear before New Forest magistrates on 9 November.
  • Patricia Gaunt, 56, of Hare Lane, New Milton, who has been charged with one count of attempted rape of a girl under 16.
  • Patricia Gaunt, 56, of Hare Lane, New Milton, who has been charged with one count of attempted rape of a girl under 16. She is due to appear before New Forest magistrates on 9 November.
  • Richard Wells, 53, of Ashley Common Road, New Milton who has been charged with one count of attempted rape of a girl under 16.
  • Richard Wells, 53, of Ashley Common Road, New Milton, who has been charged with one count of attempted rape of a girl under 16. He is due to appear before New Forest magistrates on 9 November.
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    The seven charged people are among 13 arrested in raids in Hampshire, Hertfordshire and Sussex on Thursday and Friday. The eight charged people are among 13 arrested in raids in Hampshire, Hertfordshire and Sussex on Thursday and Friday.
    Police concentrated on New Milton and Lymington, where 11 people were arrested.Police concentrated on New Milton and Lymington, where 11 people were arrested.
    Of those, a 62-year-old woman from Lymington, a 58-year-old man from Barton-on-Sea, and a 58-year-old man from New Milton, have all been released on police bail pending further inquiries.Of those, a 62-year-old woman from Lymington, a 58-year-old man from Barton-on-Sea, and a 58-year-old man from New Milton, have all been released on police bail pending further inquiries.
    One man has been released with no further action to be taken.One man has been released with no further action to be taken.
    Two other people continue to be questioned. Another man aged 57 has been released on police bail until December.
    Police are continuing to question one other person.
    Meanwhile, a mobile police station remains in the Nedderman Centre car park in New Milton to allow anyone with information to speak to officers.Meanwhile, a mobile police station remains in the Nedderman Centre car park in New Milton to allow anyone with information to speak to officers.
    Officers are also available at New Milton Town Hall or New Milton police station.Officers are also available at New Milton Town Hall or New Milton police station.