Isle of Wight businessman charged with child sexual abuse

Peter Tomlinson resigned from Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce in 2019

A former president of Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce has been charged with 12 counts of child sexual abuse.

Peter Tomlinson, 63, is accused of "five counts of paying for the sexual services of a girl under the age of 13," the National Crime Agency said.

The businessman is also charged with causing child exploitation, inciting an offence and making indecent images.

He was remanded in custody by Portsmouth magistrates to appear at Newport Crown Court on 14 December.

Mr Tomlinson, of Baring Road, Cowes, is no longer a director of any company after resigning from 10 roles in 2019, according to the Companies House website.