CHILD sex charges laid against Catholic priest Peter Brock were withdrawn this morning.
As committal proceedings against the well-known clergyman were due to recommence in Newcastle Local Court this morning, DPP solicitor John Stanhope told the court that the 22 charges laid against Fr Brock would be withdrawn.
He had been charged with abusing two boys in the 1970s.
Fr Brock said outside court that he was innocent of all charges and thanked his legal team, family and friends for their support.
For full report, see tomorrow's Herald.
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