Four More Come Forward to Allege Historic Abuse at Hands of Leeds Catholic Priest

By Guy Bell
Leeds-Live.com
February 18, 2021

https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/news/leeds-news/four-more-come-forward-allege-19863673

Father Patrick Smythe had been due to enter pleas in relation to four counts of indecent assault

Four more complainants in the case of a Catholic priest from Leeds accused of historic sexual abuse have come forward following news of his initial court appearance.

Father Patrick Smythe had previously appeared at Leeds Magistrates’ Court in January charged with four counts of indecent assault on boys under 16 between 1978 and 1983.

The 77-year-old had been due to enter pleas in response to the allegations during a hearing at Leeds Crown Court this morning (Thursday