Father Neil McGarrity is found guilty of four sexual assaults against young girls in Glasgow.
A Glasgow priest has been convicted of sexually abusing four girls.
The 68-year-old was found guilty at Glasgow Sheriff Court of four sexual assaults and one charge of engaging in sexual activity.Read more stories from Glasgow and West ScotlandHe told the court: "I was impressed with the care the witnesses gave their evidence and were not exaggerating in any way The witness stated that McGarrity made her feel "uncomfortable". The girl added that he stroked her arm and hugged her.The girl said that on separate occasions he rubbed her waist, chest, arm and touched her leg.
A 25-year-old woman said she spotted the priest and her younger sister in a "prolonged embrace" at his parish home.Sentencing was deferred, pending background reports, until March. McGarrity has been granted bail.
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