Assault on Priest at Church of the Holy Spirit
A local man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a priest at the Church of the Holy Spirit on Upper Thomson Road in Singapore on Sunday morning.
Preliminary Investigations
The police received a call for assistance at 10:35 am and immediately detained the 22-year-old suspect, a regular churchgoer, who allegedly assaulted the priest following the church service during the dispersal. No weapon was found in his possession, and he was handed over to the responding police officers. The priest did not sustain any visible injuries.
Investigation and Referral
The man is being investigated for an offence of public nuisance. The police will be referring him to the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) for further assessment.
Police Statement
"We would like to remind the public to refrain from speculation as investigations are ongoing," the police said.
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore stated that the priest has been attended to by medics and is only suffering from slight swelling on his face. "We ask everyone to remain calm, avoid speculation, and pray for the priest and the person involved in the incident," according to a statement issued by the Archbishop’s Communications Office.
Previous Incident
Last November, Father Christopher Lee, the Parish Priest of St Joseph’s Church, was attacked by a knife-wielding man while celebrating Mass. The attacker, Singaporean Basnayake Keith Spencer, has since been charged in court with one count of voluntarily causing grievous hurt with a dangerous weapon.
Conclusion
The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining peace and respect in our communities. We hope that the priest recovers quickly and that the perpetrator receives the necessary help and support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What happened during the incident?
A: The 22-year-old suspect allegedly assaulted the priest following the church service during the dispersal.
Q: Was a weapon involved?
A: No weapon was found in the suspect’s possession.
Q: What is the current status of the investigation?
A: The police are investigating the incident and will be referring the suspect to the Institute of Mental Health for further assessment.
Q: What is the condition of the priest?
A: The priest has been attended to by medics and is only suffering from slight swelling on his face.