Former teacher Jeremy Dowling on sex abuse charges

Jeremy Dowling faces charges dating back to the 1970s

A 77-year-old former teacher has appeared in court charged with sexual assaults on boys and the possession of indecent images of children.

Jeremy Dowling, also an ex-press officer for the Diocese of Truro, entered no pleas at Truro Crown Court.

Mr Dowling is charged with eight counts of indecent assault on a boy under 14 and four counts of gross indecency with a boy under 14 in the 1970s.

He also faces two counts of possessing indecent images of a child in 2014.

Mr Dowling's address was given as HMP Exeter and he appeared from there via video link.

He spoke only to confirm his name and will next appear in court on 17 November.