Highly Revered Priest in Derry Arrested for Alleged Child Communication

Unexpected Arrest

Police 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 on Saturday. The Diocese of Derry confirmed that a video circulating online allegedly involves a priest from the diocese. ThePSNI has confirmed the arrest at a Derry hotel following a video confrontation with self-proclaimed 'paedophile hunters'. As the case progresses, further updates are expected.