Priest suspended by Church of England …

UNITED KINGDOM
Wirral News

Priest suspended by Church of England after arrest on suspicion of possessing indecent images of children

Joe Thomas, Liverpool Echo

A VICAR was suspended from his duties in a Merseyside parish after being arrested in a child porn probe.

Reverend Ian Hughes was questioned by police after being arrested on suspicion of possessing indecent images of children.

The Church of England confirmed Rev Hughes was suspended as soon as they were made aware of his arrest.

Known for his facial piercings, Rev Hughes was Priest-in-Charge of Wirral parishes Poulton and Seacombe.

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