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.
A video posted online shows a priest being confronted by a group of men who make a number of allegations against him.
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.