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Chetham's School of Music: Man arrest in sex abuse inquiry Chetham's School of Music: Man held in sex abuse inquiry
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A 57-year-old man has been arrested by police investigating allegations of historical sex abuse at Chetham's School of Music in Manchester.A 57-year-old man has been arrested by police investigating allegations of historical sex abuse at Chetham's School of Music in Manchester.
The man, from Cheshire, is being held on suspicion of rape, Greater Manchester Police said. Chinese violin teacher Wen Zhou Li, of Cheshire, is being held on suspicion of rape, Greater Manchester Police said.
Detectives are looking at more than 20 reports by ex-pupils of sexual offences involving a "small number of teachers".Detectives are looking at more than 20 reports by ex-pupils of sexual offences involving a "small number of teachers".
Ex-choir director Michael Brewer and his ex-wife Kay were found guilty of indecently assaulting a former pupil.Ex-choir director Michael Brewer and his ex-wife Kay were found guilty of indecently assaulting a former pupil.
They had both abused Frances Andrade, between 1978 and 1982. Mrs Andrade took her own life after giving evidence at their trial.They had both abused Frances Andrade, between 1978 and 1982. Mrs Andrade took her own life after giving evidence at their trial.
The school said it would be "assisting the police in whatever way we can". Mr Li has been suspended from the Royal Northern College of Music, where he also teaches, a spokesman said.
Chetham officials said they would be "assisting the police in whatever way we can".
A spokesman said: "While this investigation is ongoing, we have been advised by the police that we should not comment any further on the allegations."A spokesman said: "While this investigation is ongoing, we have been advised by the police that we should not comment any further on the allegations."
Brewer, of Selly Oak, Birmingham, was convicted of carrying out the sexual abuse in his office at Chetham's.Brewer, of Selly Oak, Birmingham, was convicted of carrying out the sexual abuse in his office at Chetham's.
Hilary Brewer, also known by her middle name Kay, and of Knowl Gap Avenue, Haslingden, was convicted of indecently assaulting the same victim when she was an adult at their then family home.Hilary Brewer, also known by her middle name Kay, and of Knowl Gap Avenue, Haslingden, was convicted of indecently assaulting the same victim when she was an adult at their then family home.