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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Harriet Sherwood

Colman’s mustard heir asked to pause church role over John Smyth link

John Smyth
John Smyth was a powerful and charismatic barrister who sadistically beat boys and young men. Photograph: Channel 4 News

The heir to the Colman’s mustard dynasty and his wife, a member of the clergy, have been asked by the Church of England to step back from their roles in a Hampshire church after being named in a damning report on a sadistic abuser.

Sir Jamie Colman has been asked to cease his volunteering activities at St Leonard’s church, Oakley, and the Rev Sue Colman has been asked to step back from all ministerial duties by the diocese of Winchester.

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