A Co Down priest remains in a “serious but stable” condition in hospital after being subjected to a “brutal attack” in his church on Sunday. Events
Man killed in Downpatrick is named as priest remains in hospital after ‘brutal attack’ that may be linked Belfast Telegraph Events
Assault is believed to be linked to the earlier death of a father of two Events
Fr John Murray remains seriously ill in hospital following the assault. Events
Murder in Northern Ireland ‘linked to brutal attack on priest’ The Telegraph Events
Man (30s) arrested in connection with death of man following earlier assault on priest in Downpatrick Events
A murder investigation has been launched and a man aged in his 30s is in police custody. Events
A man had walked into the church on St Patrick’s Avenue and hit the priest on his head with a bottle Events
Murder investigation launched after man’s death which may be linked to ‘brutal attack’ on priest Belfast Telegraph Events
