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Minister, 81, arrested over child abuse claim Minister, 81, arrested over child abuse claim
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An 81-year-old church minister has been arrested in south west Wales over an allegation of historical child abuse.An 81-year-old church minister has been arrested in south west Wales over an allegation of historical child abuse.
The minister has been suspended from duties pending the outcome of a police investigation. Gwyn Ieuan Morgan from Johnstown, Carmarthen, has been suspended from duties at his two chapels pending the outcome of a police investigation.
The churches involved belong to the Union of Welsh Independents, whose general secretary Dr Geraint Tudur said members were "naturally traumatised". Dr Geraint Tudur, general secretary of the Union of Welsh Independents, said members were "naturally traumatised".
Dyfed Powys Police said the minister had been bailed while inquiries continued. Dyfed Powys Police said the minister had been bailed while inquiries continue.
Mr Morgan has served Bryn Iwan Chapel, near Cynwyl Elfed, and Moreia Chapel in Blaenwaun, north of St Clears, since 1972.
Dr Tudur said: "As a charity which offers our members legal and pastoral support, we advised the churches involved to suspend their minister at once, pending the outcome of the investigation.Dr Tudur said: "As a charity which offers our members legal and pastoral support, we advised the churches involved to suspend their minister at once, pending the outcome of the investigation.
"This advice was immediately acted upon by church trustees."This advice was immediately acted upon by church trustees.
"The church members are naturally traumatised by this development and the union is giving them continuing pastoral support.""The church members are naturally traumatised by this development and the union is giving them continuing pastoral support."
A statement from the group added: "The union has no power to enforce CRB checks and registration, although it regularly and strongly urges local churches to ensure that the procedure is followed." A statement from the group added: "The union has no power to enforce CRB [Criminal Records Bureau] checks and registration, although it regularly and strongly urges local churches to ensure that the procedure is followed."
Dyfed Powys Police confirmed that "an 81-year-old man was arrested in connection with an historic allegation of sexual activity with a minor. Dyfed Powys Police confirmed that "an 81-year-old man was arrested in connection with an historic allegation of sexual activity with a minor".
"He remains on bail while inquiries continue". "He remains on bail while inquiries continue," the force added.