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Melbourne School Principal Charged With Child Abuse Material

Melbourne School Principal Charged With Child Abuse Material

A primary school principal in Melbourne’s south-east has been charged with possession of child abuse material.

Richard Barren, principal of Langwarrin Park Primary School, was arrested on January 26 after returning to Australia from the US. The Australian Federal Police allege he was caught in a random baggage check with abuse material on his phone.

Below is a screenshot from the Compass system an Education Department internal system, that was sent to parents from the school.

Letter To Parents

Links to relevant articles :

Richard Barren, principal of Langwarrin Park Primary School, arrested over possession of child abuse material

Langwarrin Park Primary School principal charged with possessing child abuse material - ABC News

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