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Man arrested after suspected assault on priest in Middletown

A man has been arrested following an alleged assault on a priest in Co Armagh earlier today (Friday).

Police are continuing to question a man after the alleged incident in Middletown.

A PSNI spokesperson said: “A male has been arrested after an alleged assault on a priest in Middletown today.

“Now in custody and will be asked some questions shortly about common assault, harassment, resisting arrest and obstructing police.”

There are no further details on the incident.

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