Priest At Centre Of Abuse Allegations Found Dead

Published 19th Apr 2016

A priest being investigated in connection with abuse claims against young boys in Lancashire has been found dead

Police discovered Father Sand's body on the day he was due to answer bail

The 67 year old was discovered at an address in Shropshire last Monday

Father Sands was facing allegations he indecently assaulted 5 boys aged between 11 and 15, between the 70's and 80's, during his time serving as a Catholic Priest

We are told there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death and a file has been passed to the coroner.