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The Independent
a day ago
- The Independent
Priest in serious condition after ‘brutal attack' in Co Down church
A priest is in a serious condition in hospital after being attacked in a church in Co Down on Sunday morning. Detectives are appealing for information in relation to the incident in Downpatrick, which took place at around 10.10am. It was reported to police that a man walked into the church in St Patrick's Avenue and hit the priest on the head with a bottle. The priest was taken to hospital where he is in a serious condition. Detective Chief Inspector McBurney said: 'This was a completely shocking and brutal attack and has left the priest with a serious head injury. 'Our inquiries are ongoing into this incident, and we are appealing to anyone who witnessed the assault, or has any information to contact police on 101 and quoting reference 543 of 10/08/25.' People can also submit a report on the PSNI website or anonymously through Crimestoppers.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Priest in serious condition after ‘brutal attack' in Co Down church
A priest is in a serious condition in hospital after being attacked in a church in Co Down on Sunday morning. Detectives are appealing for information in relation to the incident in Downpatrick, which took place at around 10.10am. It was reported to police that a man walked into the church in St Patrick's Avenue and hit the priest on the head with a bottle. The priest was taken to hospital where he is in a serious condition. Detective Chief Inspector McBurney said: 'This was a completely shocking and brutal attack and has left the priest with a serious head injury. 'Our inquiries are ongoing into this incident, and we are appealing to anyone who witnessed the assault, or has any information to contact police on 101 and quoting reference 543 of 10/08/25.' People can also submit a report on the PSNI website or anonymously through Crimestoppers.
Irish Times
a day ago
- Irish Times
Priest in serious condition following assault in Co Down church
A priest is in a serious condition in hospital following an assault in a Co Down church this morning. It was reported to police at around 10.10am that a man had walked into the Downpatrick church on St Patrick's Avenue and hit the priest on his head with a bottle before leaving. He was taken to hospital for treatment of head injury, where he remains in a serious condition. Detectives chief inspector McBurney said: 'This was a completely shocking and brutal attack and has left the priest with a serious head injury. Our enquiries are ongoing into this incident, and we are appealing to anyone who witnessed the assault, or has any information to contact Police on 101 and quoting reference 543 of 10/08/25.' READ MORE
BreakingNews.ie
a day ago
- BreakingNews.ie
Priest in serious condition after 'shocking and brutal' attack in church
Police in the North are appealing for information following the report of a priest being seriously assaulted in Downpatrick. It was reported to police at around 10.10am on Sunday that a man had walked into the church on St Patrick's Avenue and hit the priest on his head with a bottle before leaving. Advertisement The victim was taken to hospital for treatment of head injury, where he remains in a serious condition. Detective Chief Inspector McBurney said: "This was a completely shocking and brutal attack and has left the priest with a serious head injury. "Our enquiries are ongoing into this incident".
