Drama in Spain.
A sexton died after a sword attack near a church in Algeciras, Andalusia, authorities report.
Another priest was also injured inside the church.
An investigation has been opened for alleged acts of terrorism, the prosecution announced in the evening.
"Shortly before 8 p.m., a person carried out a stabbing attack, killing one person and injuring others in the church of San Isidro in Algeciras, in the province of Cádiz", indicated for his part. the Spanish Ministry of the Interior in a brief statement.
And to clarify: “The assailant was arrested and placed in police custody.
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According to a police source, the assailant was dressed in a djellaba and "screamed something" at the time of the attack.
Local media, based on testimonies, indicate that the assailant was armed with a machete with which he killed the sexton.
“The facts are analyzed and investigated.
It is not possible for the moment to determine the nature of the attack”, assured for its part the Ministry of the Interior.