Police have not suggested a motive for the attack, but say there's no evidence to suggest the suspect was linked to any group
MONTREAL — A 26-year old man has been charged with attempted murder in the stabbing of a Catholic priest during morning mass at Montreal's St. Joseph's Oratory on Friday.
Crown prosecutor Genevieve Belanger said the evaluation was requested in order to assess the accused's mental state. I pray that St. Joseph's Oratory will remain a place of welcome, prayer, calm and peace — as it has been for over 100 years — and I look forward to returning to work."My health is good and I'm recovering from my emotions," he said in a statement released by the church.
Witnesses said a man rose from a pew midway through the morning mass and rounded the altar to stab Grou as he prepared to proclaim the gospel. They said the suspect, who was quickly restrained by those present, did not speak during the attack and waited calmly for police to arrive.
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