Just after attending an Easter Sunday service, a worshiper was stabbed outside of a church.
Yesterday, just before 11 a.m., an attack took place in front of St. Stephen’s Church in Sneinton, Nottinghamshire.
They claim that a fellow churchgoer followed them outside and stabbed them in the abdomen.
According to the Telegraph, the victim was a regular attendee of the church and the suspect, who is 20 years old, is said to have gone there two or three times before.
When the victim was being brought to the hospital and having surgery, the suspected attacker was taken into custody.
His injuries are not currently believed to be life-threatening.
Lynda Blakeley, curate at St Stephen’s Church, said: ‘All I can say is that our thoughts and prayers are with everybody affected by this very difficult situation.’
Officers from Nottinghamshire Police were called to the church at around 10.50am after reports of a serious assault.
Police said the attack is not currently believed to be a hate crime and that the suspect remains in custody. They are appealing for witnesses.
DCI Mark Dickson, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: ‘Officers were called to Dale Street, Sneinton on April 9 following reports of a serious assault.
‘Police arrested a 20-year-old man shortly after the incident on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and he remains in custody.
‘An investigation has since been launched to establish what happened and, despite the large police presence in the area, I’d like to reassure the public that there is no wider threat to the community.’