Charges against former Taree priest dismissed

December 12 2018 - 5:00am
Solicitor Bruce Foate and Father Barry Tunks (behind) after briefly appearing in Forster Local Court on Wednesday, April 5, 2017.
Solicitor Bruce Foate and Father Barry Tunks (behind) after briefly appearing in Forster Local Court on Wednesday, April 5, 2017.

The Newcastle solicitor acting for former Taree Catholic priest Father Barry Tunks, Bruce Foat has confirmed that the criminal charges of sexual assault against Fr Tunks have been withdrawn.

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