Father Neil McGarrity, 68, preyed on his victims, aged between 10 to 16, at two churches in Glasgow as well as at his parish home in the city
Father Neil McGarrity, 68, preyed on his victims at two churches in Glasgow as well as his parish home in the city.
McGarrity was found guilty at Glasgow Sheriff Court of four sexual assaults and one charge of engaging in sexual activity.The court heard from a girl who said she was repeatedly hugged by McGarrity when she was aged 10 or 11 at St Thomas' Church in the city's Riddrie. She said: “It got too big to handle - we went in the living room and said to come and sit on a spinning chair. He wanted me to put my head on him and he cuddled into me. I said I can’t do this and I need the toilet.”A second girl told the court that she had to phone Childline about McGarrity not long after meeting him.
She said: “He always thought he knew about me and I felt weird. When I was at church he used to look at me and I felt uncomfortable.” The sheriff stated: "I considered each to be credible and reliable - I was impressed by the manner they gave their evidence.
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