The Diocese of Derry has confirmed that it is aware of a video circulating online allegedly concerning a priest from the diocese.
The video, believed to have been taken outside a hotel in Derry shows the priest, who is understood to be serving in Co Donegal, being confronted by a group of self-proclaimed "paedophile hunters".
The PSNI has confirmed that a 58-year-old man was arrested at a hotel in Derry on Thursday, April 17, on suspicion of alleged attempted sexual communication with a child.
A police spokesperson added: "He remains in police custody at his time. There are no further details."
The Catholic Diocese of Derry said it's aware of the incident and a video circulating on social media.
A spokesperson for the Diocese said: “The Diocese of Derry is aware of an alleged incident outside a hotel in the Derry city involving a priest of this diocese.
"The diocese knows that a video of the incident has been posted on-line and we understand the PSNI have been involved. Currently, the diocese has no further information.”
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