Derry sees spate of sexual abuse allegations against priests

CHILD sex abuse allegations have been made against 26 priests who worked in Derry, it was revealed last night.

One of the latest involves a priest who has stood down while a police inquiry is carried out, Catholic Bishop of Derry Dr Seamus Hegarty confirmed.

The complaints, which span a 50-year period, were disclosed in a statement following the shocking levels of clerical abuse uncovered in Ferns. The damning dossier confirmed more than 100 allegations involving priests in Co Wexford over 40 years.