Police in Derry have charged a 58-year-old priest with alleged 'attempted sexual communication with a child'.

He is due to appear before a special sitting of Derry Magistrates’ Court, sitting in Dungannon later today.

The Diocese of Derry has confirmed it is aware of a video circulating online concerning an incident in which 'a priest of the diocese' is confronted outside a hotel in the city.

It says it understands the PSNI is involved, but currently has no further information.

Main image: Priest with hands folded in prayer during Catholic mass.