S OXON: A former member of staff at the Oratory School near Woodcote has been arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing pupils throughout the 1980s. The man, in his 50s, was arrested in West Sussex yesterday.

The offences are alleged to have happened from 1985 to 1989.

He was also arrested in connection with similar offences at a school in Kidderminster from 1980 to 1985.

Both schools have been informed.

West Mercia Police are leading the investigation and have appealed for former students or staff to assist.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0300 333 3000.