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Isle Of Wight Councillor Charged With Rape And Indecent Assault

An Isle of Wight councillor is to appear in court tomorrow (Tuesday), accused of historic child sex offences.

46-year-old Daryll Pitcher, of Norman Way in Wootton, has been charged with two counts of raping a girl under the age of 16.

He also faces an accusation of indecent assault.

The alleged historic offences are said to have happened when Cllr Pitcher was a child himself.

He is due to appear at Isle of Wight Magistrates tomorrow.

Isle of Wight Radio has approached the Isle of Wight Council for a comment.

*UPDATE

An Isle of Wight Council spokesperson said:

“It would be inappropriate to comment while proceedings are active.”

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