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03/05/2017
Man Remanded After Threatening Priest With Knife
A man has been remanded in custody after allegedly threatening a priest with a knife.
The male was arrested following the incident at a Catholic church in Carnlough on Sunday, 30 April, according to the PSNI.
It is believed the suspect followed the priest into a side room of the church and threatened him with a knife after Mass.
He has been charged with possessing an article with blade or point in a public place, threats to kill and possession of an offensive weapon with intent.
(CD/LM)
The male was arrested following the incident at a Catholic church in Carnlough on Sunday, 30 April, according to the PSNI.
It is believed the suspect followed the priest into a side room of the church and threatened him with a knife after Mass.
He has been charged with possessing an article with blade or point in a public place, threats to kill and possession of an offensive weapon with intent.
(CD/LM)
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