Tony Blair's old school faces sexual abuse allegations

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British Labour Party politician Tony Blair's old school is facing sexual abuse allegations following a former pupil's claims that he was systematically abused by a long- serving headmaster.

The man who is now in his 60s reported the alleged abuse to The Chorister School's current headmistress Yvette Day and to Durham Police, Daily Star reports.

The man claimed that the previous head of the school, Canon John Grove abused him

during the late 1950s in his private quarters and in a school bathroom, adding that it took him many years of anguish before he has been able to talk to anyone about the abuse.

The man also said that the abuse has left him emotionally scarred and the latest scandals have made him recollect the terrible memories time and again.

While solicitor Liz Dux, of nationwide firm Slater and Gordon, said she was drafting a Letter of Claim stating that he intends to sue the school, the police said that they are unable to progress the inquiry because the suspect is dead.

Dux said that the man now feels that he can come forward and reveal the truth after the Jimmy Savile incident came to the fore, adding that the man feels able to unburden himself of emotions that he has kept locked up for many decades.

Dean of The Chorister School at the Durham Cathedral, Michael Sadgrove however said that their first concern is always for supporting the victim when any church-related abuse or allegation of abuse, knowing that the effects of abuse can be lifelong, and committed to ensure that the Church is a safe place for all.