Tears as rugby star Tweed jailed for sex abuse

Relatives wept as former Irish rugby star David Tweed was jailed for eight years for a catalogue of child sex abuse.

Tears as rugby star Tweed jailed for sex abuse

Relatives wept as former Irish rugby star David Tweed was jailed for eight years for a catalogue of child sex abuse.

Tweed, 53, a father of four, blew kisses and waved to family members as he was led from the dock to begin his term behind bars at the high security Maghaberry Prison in Co Antrim.

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