Arrested for attacking a priest who was giving communion within the Cathedral of Santiago with a mechanical pencil


The incident occurred whereas the priest was giving communion at a mass The assailant attacked him with a pointy object and in addition made threats in opposition to the Church The sufferer had minor accidents to each her face and neck

A 44-year-old man was arrested for attacking a priest who was officiating mass within the Cathedral of Santiago with a pointy object.

The occasion occurred final Friday, round 8:00 p.m., on the time the priest delivered communion to the attendees.

The assailant was detained by the basilica’s non-public safety personnel. They notified the National Police that that they had arrested an individual who had simply attacked the priest within the face and neck.

Threats in opposition to the Church

The alleged attacker hit the priest with a pointy object that apparently was a mechanical pencil. In addition to attacking him, he additionally made threats in opposition to the Church.

The sufferer, who had minor accidents, appeared on the police station on Saturday together with different witnesses to file a grievance.

The detainee, who was transferred to the police station after the arrest, has already gone to courtroom.

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