Former Winchester mayor accused of sexually assaulting girl, 16, by touching her during fireworks display

By Freddie Webb
Published 16th Dec 2023, 10:22 BST
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A former mayor has been charged with the sexual assault of a teenage girl during a fireworks display he was attending as an official guest.

Derek Green, previously in a mayoral role in Winchester, is alleged to have touched the 16-year-old girl inappropriately over her clothing at the fireworks display in the Hampshire city on November 5, 2022. He did not stand for re-election this year after the allegation was made.

The 67-year-old of Battery Hill, Winchester, has been ordered by postal requisition to appear at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court on January 1 to face a charge of sexual assault. A Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary spokesman said: “A man is due to appear in court to face an allegation of a sexual offence against a teenage girl in Winchester.

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Former mayor of Winchester, Derek Green, has been charged with sexual assault. he allegedly touched a 16-year-old girl inappropriately over her clothes during a fireworks display, while he was on active duty. Picture: ADRIAN DENNIS/GettyFormer mayor of Winchester, Derek Green, has been charged with sexual assault. he allegedly touched a 16-year-old girl inappropriately over her clothes during a fireworks display, while he was on active duty. Picture: ADRIAN DENNIS/Getty
Former mayor of Winchester, Derek Green, has been charged with sexual assault. he allegedly touched a 16-year-old girl inappropriately over her clothes during a fireworks display, while he was on active duty. Picture: ADRIAN DENNIS/Getty

“It was reported that a 16-year-old girl was touched inappropriately over clothing at the Winchester Bonfire and Fireworks display at River Park on Saturday November 5, 2022. Derek Green, 67, of Battery Hill, Winchester, will face a charge of sexual assault on a female at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 11 January following postal requisition.”

The force spokesman added: “Mr Green was attending the event as the mayor of Winchester, and the incident is alleged to have occurred while in attendance on official duty. He was stood down from further engagements and did not stand for re-election in May 2023.” Green became the 823rd Mayor of Winchester when he was appointed to the role in May 2022.

He said at the time: “Being elected as Mayor of Winchester is a great honour and I am looking forward to embracing the year ahead, supporting local businesses, events, as well as pushing forward with my charity initiatives.” The mayoralty of Winchester dates back to 1200 making it the second oldest in England. Guests at the ceremony when Green was appointed included the High Steward of Winchester, Lady Mary Fagan, and the Honorary Recorder of Winchester, Judge Angela Morris.