Two Ex-Scout Volunteers Accused Of Sex Offences Against Young Boys

Paul Santon

Two men accused of sex offences against young Harrow scouts four decades ago have appeared in court for the first time.

Philip Levi, 73, of Vinery Court, Ramsey, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire and Paul Santon, 68, of Cotlandswick, London Colney, St. Albans, Hertfordshire were sent to the crown court.

They both appeared at Willesden Magistrates Court, where they were bailed to appear at Harrow Crown Court on June 20.

Levi is charged with six counts of indecently assaulting one boy between October 12, 1972 and October 11, 1974.

Santon is charged with one count of indecently assaulting the same boy between October 12, 1972 and October 11, 1973 and indecently assaulting a second boy between April 19, 1978 and September 18, 1980.

Levi faces seven further charges of indecently assaulting another boy between January 15, 1980 and January 14, 1985.

He is further charged with four counts of indecent assault against another boy between December 31, 1982 and January 1, 1984.

Levi is also charged with indecently assaulting three other boys on dates between June 22, 1976 and May 23, 1982.

All the offences are alleged to have occurred at various Harrow addresses and at Lasham Airfield, Alton, Hampshire.