SCOTLAND
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A Roman Catholic priest has been suspended amid allegations of historical sex abuse.

Father Paul Morton, 54, has been removed from his duties at St Bride’s RC Church in Cambuslang, South Lanarkshire.

He will remain on administrative leave and will not live in the parish house as a police investigation continues.

The details of the allegation is not known but Police Scotland confirmed they had received a report in relation to sex abuse allegations and are investigating.

A police spokeswoman said: “We can confirm we have received a report in connection with historical sexual abuse allegations and the matter is being investigated.”