Vicar steps down for cheek kiss
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A vicar has stepped down as a school governor after kissing a primary pupil on the cheek to congratulate her. The Rev Alan Barrett, vicar of Tamworth, Staffordshire, kissed the girl in front of pupils and teachers because she had done well in maths. A church spokesman said a police inquiry found no offence had taken place, but the vicar was told to have no contact with the school. Mr Barrett said he was stunned to be subjected to a police inquiry.
source: Article 'Vicar steps down for cheek kiss'; news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/staffordshire/5176802.stm; BBC News; 13 July 2006