COUNTY NEWS: Former teacher pleads guilty to historic sex offences

A former teacher of a private school in Sussex has this morning (September 6) admitted historic cases of indecent assault against five boys.
Peter Webb pleaded guilty to eleven counts of indecent assault against five boys. Picture: Eddie MitchellPeter Webb pleaded guilty to eleven counts of indecent assault against five boys. Picture: Eddie Mitchell
Peter Webb pleaded guilty to eleven counts of indecent assault against five boys. Picture: Eddie Mitchell

Peter Webb, 74, of Authon-Edeon, France – and a former teacher at Christ’s Hospital School, near Horsham – pleaded guilty to eleven counts of indecent assault when he appeared at Lewes Crown Court, sitting in Brighton, this morning.

He was granted bail and is now expected to be sentenced on October 12 at Lewes Crown Court.

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Three more former teachers of Christ’s Hospital School also appeared at Lewes Crown Court charged with historic sex offences.

Gary Dobbie, a former teacher at Christ's Hospital School, is charged with non-recent sex offences. Picture: Eddie MitchellGary Dobbie, a former teacher at Christ's Hospital School, is charged with non-recent sex offences. Picture: Eddie Mitchell
Gary Dobbie, a former teacher at Christ's Hospital School, is charged with non-recent sex offences. Picture: Eddie Mitchell

Gary Dobbie, 66, of Albi, France, is charged with seven counts of indecent assault and one count of attempted indecent assault against two males, as well as three counts of indecent assault against two females.

He spoke only to plead not guilty to all charges.

Appearing alongside Dobbie inside the dock on Wednesday morning was former colleague James Andrew Husband, 67, of Wigginton Road, York.
Husband is charged with four counts of rape and five counts of indecent assault against a female.

He spoke only to plead not guilty to all charges.

James Andrew Husband, a former teacher at Christ's Hospital School, is charged with non-recent sex offences. Picture: Eddie MitchellJames Andrew Husband, a former teacher at Christ's Hospital School, is charged with non-recent sex offences. Picture: Eddie Mitchell
James Andrew Husband, a former teacher at Christ's Hospital School, is charged with non-recent sex offences. Picture: Eddie Mitchell

Both Dobbie and Husband have been bailed until May 29, 2018, for trial at Lewes Crown Court.

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Ajaz Karim, 62, of Baron’s Court, London, is charged with nine counts of indecent assault and one count of attempted indecent assault against six females.

He spoke only to plead not guilty to all charges.

He has been bailed to appear before Lewes Crown Court for trial on April 3, 2018.