AUSTRALIA
ABC News
Newcastle’s head policeman says the findings of the Special Commission of Inquiry into child sexual abuse in the Maitland-Newcastle Catholic Diocese highlight the good work done by local officers.
Detective Chief Inspector Peter Fox, whose concerns sparked the inquiry, not only pointed the finger at the Church but also at his police colleagues for covering up paedophilia within the diocese.
Commissioner Margaret Cunneen was damning of Detective Chief Inspector Fox and found no evidence of wrong doing by police officers involved in the investigation.
Newcastle Local Area Commander, Superintendent John Gralton says police have been vindicated by the inquiry.
“I’m actually very, very proud of the efforts that police went to in strike force Lantle,” he said.
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