Roman Catholic Priest Suspended Amid Historical Sex Abuse Allegations

STV
October 9, 2014

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Investigation: Roman Catholic priest suspended over allegations of sexual abuse.

A Roman Catholic priest has been suspended amid allegations of historical sex abuse.

Father Paul Morton, 54, has been removed from his duties at St Bride’s RC Church in Cambuslang, South Lanarkshire.

He will remain on administrative leave and will not live in the parish house as a police investigation continues.

The details of the allegation is not known but Police Scotland confirmed they had received a report in relation to sex abuse allegations and are investigating.

A police spokeswoman said: "We can confirm we have received a report in connection with historical sexual abuse allegations and the matter is being investigated."

A spokesman for the Diocese of Motherwell said: "As a result of an ongoing police inquiry, Father Paul Morton has been asked to take administrative leave from parish ministry for an unspecified period of time.

"Fr Morton has agreed to this and will not be living in the parish house or undertaking any public ministry."

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