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Council dropped initial investigation into sex abuse teacher

Council dropped initial investigation into sex abuse teacher
BBC UK Monday 28 September 2026, 14:17 UTC 1 min read
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Martin Gallacher was convicted last week of sexually abusing a dozen youngsters at a Paisley school over an 11-year period.

Martin Gallacher was convicted last week of sexually abusing a dozen youngsters at a Paisley school over an 11-year period.
Council (ORG) Martin Gallacher (PERSON) Paisley (ORG)
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