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| Vicar arrest over indecent images | |
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| A Church-in-Wales vicar has been questioned by Dyfed-Powys Police for offences relating to indecent images of children. | |
| Richard Hart, 58, from Beguildy near Knighton in Powys, who is married, has been suspended from all church duties. | |
| A church spokesperson confirmed the suspension after the cleric's arrest on Friday for alleged internet offences. | |
| Dyfed-Powys Police said a man, 58, and a woman, 40, were arrested and later released on police bail. | |
| A force spokesman said the arrests were "in connection with offences relating to indecent images of children." | |
| He added: "They have been released on police bail pending further enquiries. Dyfed-Powys Police are working closely with Church-in-Wales authorities and other individuals in the area to support local communities." | |
| A Church-in-Wales spokeswoman confirmed the suspension and said: "Our thoughts and prayers are with all of those concerned as the investigation begins." | |
| It is understood Rev Hart has been a cleric for more than 20 years and is responsible for five parishes - Beguildy, Llangunllo, Heyope, Bleddfa and Llanbister. | |
| He is also chairman of governors at Beguildy Church-in-Wales School. |