December
08, 2012
Father
Tim Hopkins was interviewed under caution over allegations he sexually abused a
girl aged 11
Father
Tim Hopkins, 44, was interviewed under caution by detectives investigating
allegations a girl was molested on three occasions between 2004 and 2007. It is
understood he was not arrested.
He has
been suspended from his church duties by the Salford diocese as a 'neutral act'
while the police probe continues.
Fr
Hopkins remains a governor at St Bedes RC College in Whalley Range, Thomas More
RC College in Denton and St Mary's RC Primary.
Before
taking over as parish priest for the Haughton Green area of Denton in 2010, Fr
Hopkins had been priest at St Vincent's in Openshaw and St Brigid's in Beswick.
The
incidents are alleged to have taken place in Manchester, not Tameside, in
connection with Fr Hopkins' ministry.
A
spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said: “A 44-year-old man has been
interviewed by detectives investigating a report of sexual abuse."
Police
added the questioning related to alleged assaults between 2004 and 2007 when
the complainant was aged between 11 and 14, and that inquiries were ongoing.
