British Monarchy : Prince Charles’s Ambassador For Schools In Europe, Arrested For Child Porn.

A deputy headmaster who represents British schools in Europe has been sacked after he was arrested on child porn charges. Ken Browne, of Dorothy Stringer High School in Brighton, was arrested over the summer holidays on suspicion of possessing indecent images of children, police confirmed. Chair of the school governors Reg Hook confirmed that Mr Browne, also head of languages at the school, had been axed after his arrest.

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Mr Browne was one of 25 teachers in the UK selected by the Foreign Office as an ‘ambassador for British schools in Europe’ – a pupil exchange project launched in 2007. Officers confirmed they were investigating but would not release any further details about how the alleged offences came to light. One parent, who asked not to be named, said: ‘Mr Browne was seen as someone the kids turned to in a crisis.’

Officers confirmed they were investigating but would not release any further details about how the alleged offences came to light.

A spokeswoman for Brighton police said: ‘A 59-year-old Brighton man has been arrested on suspicion of possession of indecent images of children.

‘The man is a senior staff member form the Dorothy Stringer school.

‘The police investigation does not relate to any past or present pupils of the Dorothy Stringer school.’

Police would not reveal the nature of the images concerned or say how many pictures he is accused of possessing.

A spokesman for Brighton and Hove City Council said: ‘Due to the ongoing nature of this investigation, Brighton & Hove City Council is unable to comment beyond the facts laid out in a letter to parents and carers this week.

‘However, we can confirm that the council is working with governors and staff to provide information and support to children and their parents and carers about the matter.’

One parent, who asked not to be named, said: ‘This has come as a huge shock to everyone here.

‘Mr Browne was seen as someone the kids turned to in a crisis. Everyone is deeply disturbed by his arrest.’

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