US EditionDownpatrick priest in "serious condition" after bottle attack
DOWNPATRICK, COUNTY DOWN, NORTHERN IRELAND, AUG 10 – The Police Service of Northern Ireland is investigating after Father John Murray was seriously injured in a random bottle attack at St Patrick's Church, with inquiries ongoing.
- On Sunday, August 10, Father John Murray was struck on the head with a bottle at St Patrick’s Church in Downpatrick around 10.10am, and he remains in serious condition in hospital.
- In the church’s sacristy before Mass, Murray faced the assault while preparing for what would have been one of his final Masses.
- Following a 999 call at 11:57, NIAS dispatched two ambulances and an ambulance officer, while McBurney said enquiries are ongoing.
- Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard expressed he was ‘shocked and saddened’ and offered prayers for recovery, highlighting community concern after the attack in Downpatrick.
- The PSNI has launched a major probe into the assault, and witnesses can submit reports via the PSNI website or Crimestoppers.
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