Irish police investigate potential terrorism motive in attack on army chaplain, This is most Serious, and Harris and McEntee, will try and Cover this up Softly, People need to Ask Questions here, and Wake up? The Army Priest, is Fr Paul Murphy, we wish him, a full Recovery.

Irish police say they are investigating a potential terrorism motive in an attack on a chaplain at an army barracks in County Galway

ByThe Associated Press

August 16, 2024, 2:57 PM

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LONDON — Irish police said Friday they were investigating a potential terrorism motive in an attack on a chaplain at an army barracks in County Galway.

Police said the army chaplain was approached by a young person outside Renmore Barracks in western Ireland and was stabbed a number of times Thursday morning. The Catholic priest, who is in his 50s, was rushed to a hospital and was treated for injuries that were serious but not life-threatening.

The Defense Forces said shots were fired by on-duty personnel after the chaplain was attacked, and a male teenager was quickly detained at the scene. The suspect was being questioned in detention at a police station.

Police said “one line of inquiry is to establish if this attack had a terrorism motivation.” They added that the incident was not believed to be “part of a wider conspiracy.”

“News of the assault on a Catholic priest, who is presently serving as chaplain to the Irish Defence Forces in Galway, is deeply shocking and upsetting,” said Bishop Michael Duignan in a statement.

Irish premier Simon Harris described the incident as “shocking.” Authorities condemned the attack.