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Former JR Zone Owner And Chamber Of Commerce President Charged With Child Sex Offences

The former owner of JR Zone and President of the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce has been charged in a National Crime Agency investigation into child sexual abuse.

Peter Tomlinson, 63, of Baring Road of Cowes has been charged with 12 counts as part of a National Crime Agency (NCA) investigation.

A National Crime Agency spokesman said:

"He (Mr Tomlinson) will appear at Portsmouth Magistrates' Court by video link this afternoon (Wednesday 18 November) to face the following charges:

  • Five counts of paying for the sexual services of a girl under 13
  • Two counts of causing or inciting the sexual exploitation of a child under 13
  • Two counts of intentionally encouraging/assisting the commission of an either way offence
  • Three counts of making indecent photographs/pseudo photographs of a child."

Mr Tomlinson is no longer involved in either JR Zone or the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce.

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