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Two Men Charged for 45 Sexual Offences at Former Children’s Home in Gwent

  • Two men, aged 65 and 69, have been formally charged with 45 historical sexual offenses connected to a former children’s assessment facility located in Abergavenny, Gwent.
  • The charges follow a long-running investigation into non-recent sexual abuse allegations at the centre, occurring between the 1970s and 1990s.
  • The 69-year-old man faces 38 charges including indecent assault and assault related to 16 victims, while the 65-year-old has seven indecent assault charges.
  • Detective Chief Superintendent Andrew Tuck emphasized the importance of allowing the legal process to unfold without interference and encouraged people not to engage in speculation on social media.
  • The two men were detained on June 20, released on bail, and are scheduled to face Newport Magistrates’ Court on July 3, while authorities remain dedicated to supporting victims and urging others to report any abuse.
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Two men charged with historic sex offences at Welsh children’s centre

Angus Riddell, 69, of Cwmbach Rhondda Cynon Taf, and Robin Griffiths, 65, from Ebbw Vale in Blaenau Gwent, have been charged with 45 alleged offences.

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abergavennychronicle.com broke the news in on Monday, June 23, 2025.
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