Former teacher faces sex charges

A former teacher from Luton has been charged with sexually abusing children 30 years ago.

David Mardle, 61, has been charged with four counts of indecent assault against schoolgirls aged between nine and 11.

The offences are alleged to have taken place at a Luton school and at a previous home address in Bedfordshire, a police spokesman said.

Mr Mardle is due to appear at Dunstable Magistrates court on 12 October.