Reverend Christopher Lee, 57, is in stable condition after being stabbed during mass at St Joseph’s Church in Upper Bukit Timah on Nov 9 evening, He is recovering in the hospital after surgery to close his wounds went well, said the church in a Facebook post the next day at 10.24am. Father Lee remains warded for doctors to monitor his condition.
Reverend Christopher Lee, 57, is in stable condition after being stabbed during mass at St Joseph’s Church in Upper Bukit Timah on Nov 9 evening,The police said it received a call for assistance at the church on Nov 9 at about 6.30pm.
He was previously convicted and jailed in 2019 for causing hurt with a dangerous weapon, having pleaded guilty to stabbing his former girlfriend at a party while he was on drugs. Police will also be seeking a court order to remand the man at the Institute of Mental Health for psychiatric evaluation."Most of all, we must uphold the safety and sanctity of our places of worship – places where people seek peace, solace, and community. In this case, it was fortunate that several members of the congregation helped to disarm the assailant before he could do more harm."
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