Priest "Sexually Abused Boys at Primary School and Beach"

STV
May 13, 2017

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A retired priest is to stand trial accused of historical sex abuse.

Francis Moore faced the allegations during a hearing at the High Court in Glasgow on Friday.

One boy is said to have been attacked at a primary school in North Ayrshire while a second was allegedly abused at a leisure centre.

It is claimed a third boy was a victim at Irvine beach in North Ayrshire.

The offences allegedly occurred between 1977 and 1981. The trio were aged between five to 13 at the time.

Moore is further accused of indecently assaulting a student priest and a separate breach of the peace allegation between 1995 and 1996.

Marco Guarino, defending, pleaded not guilty on 81-year-old Moore's behalf to the seven charges.

Lady Scott set a trial due to take in December. Bail for Moore, of Largs in North Ayrshire, was continued meantime.