Former Roman Catholic priest arrested in Kosovo in connection with child abuse sex allegations
Police in Kosovo have arrested a former Roman Catholic priest from Britain in connection with historical child sex abuse allegations.
Lawrence Soper was detained in the west of the country.
The allegations relate to offences allegedly carried out when he was abbot at a private Catholic school in London in the 90's.
He taught at the school for a period of 12 years.
The school, St Benedicts, which is run by Ealing Abbot monks has had a number of allegations made against more than one member of the schools teaching board.
Lawrence Soper is one of five clergy wanted for questioning in relation to paedophile activity involving students and a former headteacher was convicted of abusing five boys.
Scotland Yard have said they are aware of the arrest and are currently liaising with the current authorities.
The man is expected to be extradited back to the UK.
