Punished for kiss on cheek

21st July 2006, 1:00am

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Punished for kiss on cheek

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A vicar has resigned as a school governor after kissing a ten-year-old pupil on the cheek.

The Rev. Alan Barrett, the vicar of Tamworth, Staffordshire, kissed the girl in front of classmates and a teacher to congratulate her on her work.

Police found no offence had been committed but an informal Church inquiry said the behaviour had been “inappropriate”.

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