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'Shocking and brutal' attack on priest may be linked to man's murder
DOWNPATRICK, AUG 10 – A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder after a priest was attacked with a bottle and a linked death occurred, police said the motive is unknown.
- On Sunday, 10 August 2025, Father John Murray was attacked with a bottle in St Patrick's Church, Downpatrick, and left in serious condition in hospital.
- At around 10:10 am, a man entered the church located on St Patrick's Avenue and struck the priest on the head before leaving, leading to a police inquiry.
- Hours later, police responded to a second incident in Marian Park where a man was found dead around midday, leading to a murder inquiry and a 30-year-old arrest.
- Authorities said the death may link to the priest's assault, with Superintendent Norman Haslett urging public help using reference 713 of 10/8/25 for the ongoing investigation.
- The attacks deeply shocked the local community and officials, who hope for Father Murray’s speedy recovery and the apprehension of the responsible individual.
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Priest Injured in Church Attack As Police Investigate Northern Ireland Murder
Courtesy photo The parish priest of St. Patrick in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland, Canon John Murray, is in a “serious but stable” condition in hospital following the Aug. 10, 2025, assault in which his fingers were broken while defending himself. It was reported to police on Sunday that a man had walked into the church on St. Patrick’s Avenue and hit the priest in the head with a bottle before leaving.
Murder arrest as man found dead in home and priest hit in head with bottle - as police believe incidents 'connected'
A suspect has been arrested following the death of a man and a serious attack on a priest in Northern Ireland - as police believe the incidents are "connected".
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