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Boarding school teacher ‘made pupil rape young boy and “enjoyed himself” while watching
A former Monkton Combe School teacher, Derek Barker, is accused of arranging for an older pupil to rape a younger boy in Barker’s private flat while he watched. The allegation was heard at Bristol Crown Court, where Barker, now 92, denies eight sexual offences involving four boys in the 1970s and 1980s.
The complainant told police the abuse happened repeatedly and said Barker facilitated it by inviting both pupils to his flat, though he did not physically assault him. He contacted police in 2022, saying he had wanted an apology and acknowledgement. Barker denies being present or organising the incidents; the trial continues.
In short
- A former teacher denies eight sexual offences involving four boys.
- A complainant says Barker arranged abuse by an older pupil.
- The alleged incidents date to the 1970s and 1980s.
Explained simply
Monkton Combe School is a private school in Somerset. Derek Barker worked there as a teacher during the 1970s and 1980s, when the boys involved were pupils.
The case concerns allegations of sexual abuse of four boys, including a claim that Barker arranged for an older pupil to assault a younger one. Barker denies the charges and says he was not present or involved. The allegations are being considered by a criminal court; they have not been proven.