British conductor Jan Latham-Koenig charged with child sexual abuse

Renowned classical music conductor was arrested at Victoria station in London on Wednesday

A world-renowned classical music conductor has been charged with child sexual abuse.

Jan Latham-Koenig was arrested at Victoria station in London on Wednesday after an investigation by detectives from the Metropolitan police’s specialist crime command, the force said.

The 70-year-old, who was appointed an OBE in 2020 for services to music and UK/Russian cultural relations, is alleged to have arranged or facilitated a child sexual offence and sexual communication with a child.

He was charged with the offence on Thursday and is due to appear at Westminster magistrates court on Friday, police said.

Latham-Koenig, of Pelham Crescent, South Kensington, has conducted the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the London Philharmonic Orchestra, and all the BBC ensembles.

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