NORTHERN IRELAND
BBC News
A Catholic priest has stepped aside while an “historical complaint” is investigated, the Bishop of Dromore has said.
Monsignor Aidan Hamill, who is based in Lurgan, County Armagh, has voluntarily stepped aside from his duties.
Bishop John McAreavey said he was recently made aware of the allegations.
“In accordance with both national and diocesan child protection policy and procedures, the relevant statutory authorities were informed,” he said.
Bishop McAreavey said social services were carrying out an independent risk assessment.
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