UNITED KINGDOM
Derby Telegraph
A former Derby Catholic priest Paul Cullen – who was on the run for 20 years – has today admitted sexually abusing seven children – four of them in Derby.
Following Cullen’s appearance at Derby Crown Court today, Father Andrew Cole, spokesman for the Diocese of Nottingham, said: “The Diocese of Nottingham, which covers the areas where Francis Paul Cullen worked as a priest, is pleased that he has taken responsibility for his terrible crimes and pleaded guilty to the 21 offences with which he was charged.
“We have been working closely with the police throughout the preparation of this case, both before and after Cullen’s arrest in Spain and return to the United Kingdom, have encouraged them to bring him to justice and are grateful to them.
“I would like to offer our sympathy to those who have been affected by this tragedy in any way and assure them that we will do whatever we can to support them.
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