08/12/2016

Former Football Coach Charged With Sexual Activity with A Child

A former football coach has been remanded in custody accused of sexual activity with a child.

Jim McCafferty, who is originally from North Larnarkshire but lives in Belfast, appeared at Belfast Magistrates Court on Thursday, 08 December.

He is accused of offences alleged to have taken place between 2011 and 2014.

He was remanded in custody amid fears for his safety.

The 70-year-old was a former kitman for Celtic, Hibernian and Falkirk.

He is due to appear in court again in January.

(CD/JP)


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