A machete\u002Dwielding man killed a sexton and injured a priest in attacks at two churches in the Spanish city of Algeciras on Wednesday.
The suspect was arrested in the southern city and is in the custody of Spain’s National Police. The ministry did not identify him.From our newsroom to your inbox at noon, the latest headlines, stories, opinion and photos from the Toronto Sun.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails or any newsletter. Postmedia Network Inc.
The Algeciras town hall said the sexton was named Diego Valencia and identified the wounded priest as Antonio Rodriguez. The town hall said he was hospitalized and in stable condition.Article contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.Spain’s National Court said a judge has opened an investigation into a possible act of terrorism.
The secretary general of Spain’s Episcopal Conference, Francisco Garcia, wrote on Twitter that “I have received the news of the incident in Algeciras with great pain.”Article content
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