This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It will not be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/wales/mid/7186652.stm

The article has changed 9 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 3 Version 4
Vicar arrest over indecent images Vicar arrest over indecent images
(29 minutes later)
A Church in Wales vicar and his wife has been questioned by Dyfed-Powys Police for internet offences relating to indecent images of children. A Church in Wales vicar and his wife has been questioned by Dyfed-Powys Police over alleged offences relating to indecent images of children.
Rev Richard Hart, 58, and Julie, 40, a primary school assistant, were arrested at the vicarage in Beguildy in Powys on Friday.Rev Richard Hart, 58, and Julie, 40, a primary school assistant, were arrested at the vicarage in Beguildy in Powys on Friday.
A computer and paperwork were removed from the house and the pair were bailed until February after questioning.A computer and paperwork were removed from the house and the pair were bailed until February after questioning.
The vicar has been suspended indefinitely from his pastoral duties.The vicar has been suspended indefinitely from his pastoral duties.
The Church in Wales confirmed the suspension after the vicar's arrest on Friday for alleged internet offences.The Church in Wales confirmed the suspension after the vicar's arrest on Friday for alleged internet offences.
Dyfed-Powys Police said a man, 58, and a woman, 40, were arrested and later released on police bail after questioning at Brecon police station.Dyfed-Powys Police said a man, 58, and a woman, 40, were arrested and later released on police bail after questioning at Brecon police station.
'Thoughts and prayers''Thoughts and prayers'
A force spokesman said the arrests were "in connection with offences relating to indecent images of children".A force spokesman said the arrests were "in connection with offences relating to indecent images of children".
He added: "They have been released on police bail pending further enquiries. Dyfed-Powys Police are working closely with Church in Wales authorities and other individuals in the area to support local communities."He added: "They have been released on police bail pending further enquiries. Dyfed-Powys Police are working closely with Church in Wales authorities and other individuals in the area to support local communities."
A Church in Wales spokeswoman confirmed the suspension and said: "Our thoughts and prayers are with all of those concerned as the investigation begins."A Church in Wales spokeswoman confirmed the suspension and said: "Our thoughts and prayers are with all of those concerned as the investigation begins."
It is understood Rev Hart has been a vicar in the area for more than 20 years. He is responsible for five parishes - Beguildy, Llangunllo, Heyope, Bleddfa and Llanbister - in the position which he took up in 2001.It is understood Rev Hart has been a vicar in the area for more than 20 years. He is responsible for five parishes - Beguildy, Llangunllo, Heyope, Bleddfa and Llanbister - in the position which he took up in 2001.
He is also chairman of governors at Beguildy Church in Wales School, where his wife works as a part-time assistant.He is also chairman of governors at Beguildy Church in Wales School, where his wife works as a part-time assistant.