Derry priest charged with attempted sexual communication with a child
He is due to appear before a special sitting of Derry Magistrates’ Court tomorrow (Saturday, April 19) sitting at Dungannon Magistrates’ Court
Police in Derry have charged a 58-year-old priest with attempted sexual communication with a child.
He is due to appear before a special sitting of Derry Magistrates’ Court tomorrow (Saturday, April 19) sitting at Dungannon Magistrates’ Court.
As is usual procedure, the charge will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.
The Diocese of Derry said it is aware of a video showing "an incident outside a hotel in the Derry city involving a priest of this diocese".
"The diocese knows that a video of the incident has been posted online and we understand the PSNI have been involved," a spokesperson for the diocese said.
The spokesperson added that no further information is available.