AUSTRALIA
Western Advocate

A FORMER priest and St Stanislaus’ College form master has been charged with 10 counts of indecently assaulting a male.

The matter involving Peter John Ryan, now 71 of Newington, was mentioned before magistrate Michael Allen in Bathurst Local Court yesterday.

Ryan, who is being represented by barrister Greg Walsh, did not appear during the brief hearing, which was mentioned by Department of Public Prosecutions solicitor Mr Walford.

Mr Walford told the court there were still police statements outstanding and asked the matter be put over until June 16 for replies.