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| A Church in Wales vicar and his wife has been questioned by Dyfed-Powys Police over alleged offences relating to indecent images of children. | |
| Rev Richard Hart, 58, and Julie, 40, a primary school assistant, were arrested at the vicarage in Beguildy in Powys on Friday. | Rev Richard Hart, 58, and Julie, 40, a primary school assistant, were arrested at the vicarage in Beguildy in Powys on Friday. |
| A computer and paperwork were removed from the house and the pair were bailed until February after questioning. | A computer and paperwork were removed from the house and the pair were bailed until February after questioning. |
| The vicar has been suspended indefinitely from his pastoral duties. | The vicar has been suspended indefinitely from his pastoral duties. |
| The Church in Wales confirmed the suspension after the vicar's arrest on Friday for alleged internet offences. | The Church in Wales confirmed the suspension after the vicar'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 after questioning at Brecon police station. | Dyfed-Powys Police said a man, 58, and a woman, 40, were arrested and later released on police bail after questioning at Brecon police station. |
| 'Thoughts and prayers' | 'Thoughts and prayers' |
| A force spokesman said the arrests were "in connection with offences relating to indecent images of children". | 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." | 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." | 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 vicar in the area for more than 20 years. He is responsible for five parishes - Beguildy, Llangunllo, Heyope, Bleddfa and Llanbister - in the position which he took up in 2001. | It is understood Rev Hart has been a vicar in the area for more than 20 years. He is responsible for five parishes - Beguildy, Llangunllo, Heyope, Bleddfa and Llanbister - in the position which he took up in 2001. |
| He is also chairman of governors at Beguildy Church in Wales School, where his wife works as a part-time assistant. | He is also chairman of governors at Beguildy Church in Wales School, where his wife works as a part-time assistant. |