LONDON - Police are investigating an alleged faith-hate crime after a priest was attacked in a churchyard in east London.
Canon Michael Ainsworth suffered cuts and bruises after being hit in the grounds of St George-in-the-East church in Canon Street Road near Whitechapel.
Two Asian youths are alleged to have attacked the 57-year-old churchman while hurling insults at his occupation, police said.
The incident took place at about 7 p.m. on March 5.
20% OFF
LIVOWALNY 200W Power Inverter for DeWALT 20V Battery - Portable 110V AC Outlet & USB-C Station
$23.89 $29.99
40% OFF
ANCHEER 38'' Toddler Trampoline - 150lb Capacity Foldable Mini Trampoline with Adjustable Handle
$47.99 $79.99
23% OFF
Cordless Fuel Transfer Pump - 3.2 GPM Auto-Stop Pump for DeWalt 20V & Milwaukee 18V
$61.99 $79.99
55% OFF
Ekouaer 3-Piece Maternity & Nursing Pajamas Set - Short Sleeve Top with Shorts and Pants
$14.99 $32.99
18% OFF
Seesii Cordless Electric Fillet Knife Kit - High-Speed Rechargeable Fish & Meat Slicer with 4 Blades
$65.99 $79.99
70% OFF
Wareon Universal Socket with Drill Adapter - 7-19mm, Highly Rated
$2.39 $7.99
70% OFF
12-Pack Cellucor C4 Ultimate Energy Drink (Fruit Punch) - Unbeatable Value
$10 $33
Waggle Men's Snapback Hats on Sale with Free Shipping - Limited Time Deal
$0 $35
44% OFF
CamelBak Stainless Steel Straw Insulated Tumbler, 24 oz
$16.68 $30
30% OFF
The North Face Jester Everyday Laptop Backpack - Ultimate Value Deal
$52.62 $75
-
Street preacher arrested in Watford
-
The backstory to St George and his flag
-
Artemis II astronaut who isn't religious cried seeing the cross after Moon mission
-
Street preacher case is a 'shocking' attack on freedom of religion and speech
-
Which type of tree did Zacchaeus actually climb?
-
Council accused of 'unprecedented' use of powers to silence gospel preaching
Most Popular
News
Anxious wait for pastor prosecuted for preaching outside hospital
A retired pastor who was prosecuted after preaching a sermon outside a hospital in Northern Ireland faces an anxious wait to find out the verdict in his case.
Why Raye is right to choose a Bible app over Instagram
In a world obsessed with being seen, heard and validated online, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Raye has made a refreshingly countercultural decision: stepping away from social media and leaning into Scripture instead.
Over 10,000 sign petition in support of church fighting outreach ban
The church has the support of Reform leader Nigel Farage.
Christian private school blames Labour's VAT raid as it weighs up closure
Labour's policy has been described as "ideological vandalism".
LIVOWALNY 200W Power Inverter for DeWALT 20V Battery - Portable 110V AC Outlet & USB-C Station
$23.89
ANCHEER 38'' Toddler Trampoline - 150lb Capacity Foldable Mini Trampoline with Adjustable Handle
$47.99
Cordless Fuel Transfer Pump - 3.2 GPM Auto-Stop Pump for DeWalt 20V & Milwaukee 18V
$61.99
Ekouaer 3-Piece Maternity & Nursing Pajamas Set - Short Sleeve Top with Shorts and Pants
$14.99
Seesii Cordless Electric Fillet Knife Kit - High-Speed Rechargeable Fish & Meat Slicer with 4 Blades
$65.99
Wareon Universal Socket with Drill Adapter - 7-19mm, Highly Rated
$2.39
12-Pack Cellucor C4 Ultimate Energy Drink (Fruit Punch) - Unbeatable Value
$10
Waggle Men's Snapback Hats on Sale with Free Shipping - Limited Time Deal
$0
CamelBak Stainless Steel Straw Insulated Tumbler, 24 oz
$16.68
The North Face Jester Everyday Laptop Backpack - Ultimate Value Deal
$52.62