Two priests, Dun Joseph Sultana and Dun Joseph Cini, are set to be charged with raping an altar boy in Gozo.

The abuse allegedly took place a number of years ago, the police said.

In a statement, the police said the Vice-Squad had obtained enough evidence to proceed against the two priests.

The case was first reported to the Curuia's Safeguarding Commission, who handed over the information to the police.

The two priests were arrested on Monday and will be arraigned before Magistrate Monica Vella, on Wednesday at 8.30am.