A 95-year-old man from Devon will appear in court later this month to face more than 30 sexual offences dating back 60 years.
Wendy Bounds, district crown prosecutor from West Midlands Crown Prosecution Service, said: "I have today authorised West Mercia Police to charge Jack Mount with 32 counts of sexual offences relating to 12 victims.
"The counts span a period of over 20 years between 1954 and 1979 and involve both male and female victims. The decision has been taken in accordance with the Code for Crown Prosecutors.
"Mr Mount has been summoned to appear before Birmingham Magistrates Court on October 31.
"Criminal proceedings are now active and the defendant has a right to a fair trial. It is therefore extremely important that there should be no commentary or reporting which could in any way prejudice these proceedings."
