Former Paisley priest jailed for abuse of boys dies age 85

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 7 Oct, 13:44 · Archive

A former Paisley priest jailed for sexual abuse of young boys has died in prison aged 85.

A former Paisley priest has died in prison aged 85. He had been jailed for sexual abuse of two young boys. At the time of the offences, his victims were aged 16 and 8 years old.

How it is being reported

• Former priest jailed for sex offences against young boys dies behind barsA former Paisley priest who committed "horrendous sexual crimes" on two young boys has died in prison.Glasgow Times · 7 Oct, 13:20
• Former Paisley priest jailed for 'devastating' sexual abuse of young boys dies age 85At the time, Cassidy's victims were aged 16 and 8 years-old.Glasgow Live · 7 Oct, 11:44

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