NORTHAMPTONSHIRE PRIEST PAUL CLARKE GROOMED AND ABUSED VICTIM IN THE 1970S

The survivor of a Northamptonshire priest, Paul Clarke, has spoken out about how he was 'stripped of his childhood' after being groomed and abused by Clarke during the 1970s. The 74-year-old Clarke was sentenced to six and a half years in prison for historic sexual offences. Court proceedings revealed that Clarke took advantage of opportunities to carry out his abuse over several years. The victim described enduring ongoing suffering and emphasized that achieving justice was vital to prevent similar harm in the future, noting that threats and secrecy had long cast a shadow over his life.