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A priest has been left with a “serious head injury” after being hit with a bottle minutes before Mass at his church in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland. Loading audio...

The brutal attack took place at St Patrick's Church prior to a Mass service at about 10:10am on Sunday.

Police said a man simply walked into the church and hit Father Murray with a bottle before fleeing the scene.

The priest was rushed to hospital, where he remains in a serious condition.

Detective Chief Inspector McBurney said: “This was a completely shocking and brutal attack and has left the priest with a serious head injury.

“Our inquiries are ongoing into this incident, and we are appealing to anyone who witnessed the assault, or has any information to contact police on 101 and quoting reference 543

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