A parish priest is facing jail after indecently assaulting a schoolboy at his vicarage.

Rev George Glover, 44, lured the youngster into his parish home in Gateshead while his wife was away, and carried out the assault.

Newcastle Crown Court was told he flouted church rules by inviting the boy into his home while the youngster was alone in April 12 last year.

He denied indecent assault but was convicted after a four day trial.

Glover was remanded in custody for his own safety after concerns were raised during the trial that he may take his own life.

He will be sentenced on October 4 after the preparation of reports.