Former Cork priest jailed for historical child abuse in London 

The Diocese of Cork and Ross has urged anyone with concerns about James Murphy to come forward after he was sentenced to 31 months in prison 
Former Cork priest jailed for historical child abuse in London 

The period of offending was between 1975 and 1988, according to the London Metropolitan Police. File picture

The Diocese of Cork and Ross is urging anyone with concerns about a former Cork priest jailed in England this week for historical child abuse to come forward.

James Murphy, with an address at The Alders, Mallow was sentenced to 31 months in prison after pleading guilty in February at Inner London Crown Court to seven offences of indecent assault relating to four boys aged between five and 11 years old. The period of offending was between 1975 and 1988, according to the London Metropolitan Police.

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