One of Lancashire's most senior Catholic priests is facing jail for sexually assaulting a man in Preston. Canon Stephen Shield committed the offences more than two decades ago against a man who hoped to join the priesthood. He'll be sentenced later
One of Lancashire' s most senior Catholic priests has been jailed after being convicted of sexually assaulting a man in Preston.
Canon Stephen Shield, the Dean at Lancaster Cathedral, committed the offences more than two decades ago. against a man who later became a priest.
The Bishop of Lancaster says he is praying for those affected by the case.
Canon Shield has been sentenced to 12 months in prison at Preston Crown Court
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