A tall man in a dark coat and white baseball cap approached Rev. Claude Grou, stabbing him behind the altar. Rev. Grou sustained minor injuries and was taken to hospital
Police cars surround the St. Joesph's Oratory in Montreal on Friday, March 22, 2019. A Catholic priest was stabbed as he was celebrating mass this morning at the Oratory.A Catholic priest at one of Canada’s most high-profile churches was stabbed before the eyes of shocked worshippers while celebrating morning mass on Friday.
Rev. Grou, who is rector of the oratory, is seen stepping back to try to avoid the assault, then falling to the ground on his back as he is attacked. He was taken to hospital by ambulance. Police say he sustained minor injuries to his upper body.The Catholic Diocese of Montreal described his condition as stable. The suspected assailant is in police custody.
The video shows worshippers surging toward the suspect, blocking his way. One witness told a Montreal television station that the weapon used in the attack was a kitchen knife.
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