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21 Jan 2026

Priest charged with attempted sexual communication with a child

He is due to appear before a special sitting of Derry Magistrates’ Court tomorrow (Saturday, April 19) sitting at Dungannon Magistrates’ Court

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Police in Derry have charged a 58-year-old priest with attempted sexual communication with a child.

He is due to appear before a special sitting of Derry Magistrates’ Court tomorrow (Saturday, April 19) sitting at Dungannon Magistrates’ Court.

As is usual procedure, the charge will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.

A video posted online shows a priest being confronted by a group of men who make a number of allegations against him.

The Diocese of Derry said it is aware of a video showing "an incident outside a hotel in the Derry city involving a priest of this diocese".

"The diocese knows that a video of the incident has been posted online and we understand the PSNI have been involved," a spokesperson for the diocese said.

The spokesperson added that no further information is available.

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