Priest questioned in Derry on suspicion of attempted sexual communication with a child

The Diocese of Derry said it is aware of a video showing 'an incident outside a hotel in Derry City involving a priest of this diocese' and that the PSNI is involved. Stock picture

A Catholic priest is being questioned by police in Derry on suspicion of attempted sexual communication with a child.

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) confirmed that a 58-year-old man had been arrested after video was posted online on Thursday afternoon by a group of self-styled paedophile hunters.