Self confessed child sex abuser hands himself in to PSNI

A former Celtic football coach has handed himself in to the PSNI after admitting he sexually abused young players in Scotland.

Jim McCafferty who has been living in south Belfast has now been arrested by detectives investigating the scandal.

The 71 year old says he abused children in his care in the 1980s and 90s.

He recorded a message for Belfast Live before walking in to Musgrave Station last night.

He then met a solicitor in preparation to be interviewed by officers.

Before entering the station in Belfast he made this confession: "I wasn't innocent, I was not the worst but I wasn’t the best either but it was all wrong and people who were hurt deserve to be recognised."

"I’ve done enough hurt. I’m drawing a line here. I hope others follow.” he added.

In a statement Detective Superintendent Deirdre Bones, from the PSNI’s Public Protection Branch, confirmed:

“A 71-year-old male has been arrested by detectives after presenting himself at a station in Belfast. He was arrested on suspicion of sexual offences against children in Northern Ireland. 

"He is currently helping police with their enquiries."