NORTHERN IRELAND
Ulster Star
The Diocese of Down and Connor has confirmed that a priest has been suspended from his ministry pending a PSNI investigation into “an alleged incident of an historical adult nature.”
A spokesperson for the Diocese commented: “The Diocese of Down and Connor has been informed that the Police Service of Northern Ireland has initiated an investigation into an alleged incident of an historical adult nature involving a priest of the Diocese of Down and Connor.
“Bishop Noel Treanor has suspended the cleric’s ministry pending a full and complete investigation.”
It’s understood police officers have interviewed the priest, who hasn’t been named by the Diocese, in connection with an alleged sexual assault.
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