PSNI Receive 101 Safeguarding Referrals About Presbyterian Church in Ireland

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Police probe over 100 'referrals' in Presbyterian Church scandal

The PSNI have received 101 referrals in relation to the ongoing investigation into the safeguarding crisis in the Presbyterian Church.

PSNI gets more than 100 referrals in Presbyterian Church safeguarding case

Moderator Dr Richard Murray said PCI experiencing an ‘ecclesiastical earthquake’ as it deals with safeguarding failings

PSNI receive 101 safeguarding referrals about Presbyterian Church in Ireland

The 101 referrals include direct reports from victims, according to the Police Service of Northern Ireland.

Over 100 referrals to police investigating Presbyterian Church in Ireland safeguarding concerns

The PSNI has received over 100 referrals in relation to its ongoing probe into safeguarding concerns within the Presbyterian Church in Ireland (PCI).

Police receive more than 100 referrals in Presbyterian Church safeguarding case

Former Presbyterian moderator Rev Trevor Gribben stood down in 2025 after a review found “serious and significant failings” in the functions from 2009 to 2022.