Teacher denies having paedophile urges

A former headmaster and bible study leader accused of sexually abusing a 14-year-old in the 1970s today (Tues) insisted he has never been attracted to young boys. John Coatman, 75, allegedly groomed the teenager after setting up a Christian youth group called ‘The Turnpike Hill Crusaders’ based at his home in Croydon, south London. But Coatman – who was awarded an MBE for his services to young people – said in evidence today that he has worked with over 22,000…