A former preparatory school teacher has been accused of historic sexual offences against children.

Mark Cory, 87, of east Banstead, has been charged with 15 counts of non-recent sexual offences against children.

The alleged offences are said to have taken place while he worked as a teacher at the Aberdour School in Brighton Road, Banstead between 1968 and 1980.

Mr Cory is due to appear at Staines Magistrates’ Court on Friday, June 16.