Church Statement on Matthew Ineson

Following a BBC report this week and comments on social media, the National Safeguarding Team has issued the following statement.


Statement on Matthew Ineson case

07/03/2018

Due to a BBC report this week and comments on social media the National Safeguarding Team has issued a statement to clarify details of the case.

Matthew Ineson’s case has been taken very seriously since it came to our attention. The account of the abuse he suffered as a teenager is harrowing and we are aware that the death of his alleged perpetrator, Trevor Devamanikkan, before he could stand trial, was extremely difficult for Matthew Ineson. Continue reading