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Ex-teacher charged with rape after school sex abuse inquiry

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Edward Waller was a teacher at St Anne's Catholic School & Sixth Form College

A man has been charged with rape and historical sexual offences dating back to his time as a teacher.

Edward Waller, 65, of Winter Road, Southsea, is accused of rape, abuse of a position of trust and causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity.

It comes after inquiries into child sexual abuse against former pupils at St Anne's Catholic School & Sixth Form College by those in a position of trust.

Mr Waller was a teacher at the Southampton school and the charges relate to alleged incidents between 2004 and 2006.

He is due to appear at Portsmouth Crown Court on 10 February.

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