A former catholic chaplain at Gatwick Airport appeared in court today charged with a string of sexual offences.

Michael Hill, 68, faces 18 allegations of indecent assault and one allegation of rape.

The alleged offences are said to have taken place between January 1 1960 and August 31 1989.

Hill, of Lincolns Mead, Lindfield, Surrey, was remanded on unconditional bail at the Old Bailey to attend a plea and directions hearing on May 29.