The former chaplain of Gatwick Airport has appeared in court accused of a string of sex attacks dating back more than 40 years.

Michael Hill faced 19 separate charges at Redhill Magistrates' Court in Surrey.

The charges relate to seven different alleged victims and are alleged to have been committed between 1 January, 1960, and 31 August, 1989.

The 68-year-old Catholic priest is accused of 15 indecent assaults against boys aged less then 16 years, two indecent assaults against girls aged less then 16, one indecent assault against a male, and one charge of rape.

Mr Hill, of Lincolns Mead, Lingfield, Surrey, spoke only to confirm his name, address and date of birth.

He was released on unconditional bail, and is due to appear at the Old Bailey in London on 17 April.