Irish-born priest denies rape but tells jury he wanted to 'make love' to accuser

Retired cleric on trial in Newcastle accused of raping woman in 1986

Retired John Anthony Clohosey, 72, who presided over churches across North East England, denies rape and told Newcastle Crown Court that he kissed and cuddled with the complainant on her bed.

A priest accused of raping a woman in 1986 told a jury he went to her house to see if she would "make love" with him and said "we never claim to be perfect".

Retired John Anthony Clohosey, 72, who presided over churches across North East England, denies rape and told Newcastle Crown Court that he kissed and cuddled with the complainant on her bed.