Private school investigated over sex abuse claims

LONDON (ENGLAND)
BBC News

March 3, 2019

A former pupil of St Aloysius’ College in Glasgow has said he was sexually abused at the school in the 1960s.

The man, now aged 66, made allegations against two Jesuit priests, one of whom was a teacher at the college.

Police Scotland confirmed inquiries were carried out in 2017, but there was insufficient evidence to pursue the matter further.

The college said it has “clear and robust safeguarding ­procedures” in place.

Patrick McGuire, a partner with Thompsons Solicitors, told BBC Scotland: “My client has spent the last 50 years in hell.

“Only now has he felt strong enough to come forward.

“He has taken that brave step and we want to do everything we can to obtain the justice he is looking for.”

Mr McGuire also urged anyone with similar experiences to come forward.

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