Catholic priest has been charged following alleged historical child sex offences in the Northern Rivers region of NSW. In February 2015, Richmond Detectives commenced investigations into
allegations against a priest, who is also a part-time police chaplain.
It is alleged the offences took place in the Lismore Diocese in the 1980s. The investigation has been referenced at the Royal Commission.At 9am today (Thursday 9 July 2015), detectives arrested the priest; he was taken to Kempsey Police Station and charged with nine offences.
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It is alleged the offences took place in the Lismore Diocese in the 1980s. The investigation has been referenced at the Royal Commission.At 9am today (Thursday 9 July 2015), detectives arrested the priest; he was taken to Kempsey Police Station and charged with nine offences.
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