LatviaPublished: 8 July 2026 at 11:36

Teacher in Engure to be charged with child sexual abuse

The State Police proposes to charge a teacher in Engure, Tukums municipality, with at least 25 episodes of sexual violence against minors. The suspect, born in 1950, is currently in custody.

The State Police has initiated criminal charges against a teacher in Engure, Tukums region, for multiple acts of sexual violence against minors. According to the police, there are at least 25 separate incidents.

The suspect, a man born in 1950, is currently in custody. Further details are not being disclosed to protect the privacy of the affected children and to avoid interference with the ongoing investigation.

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