PSNI investigating reported assault on cleric after Enoch Burke confrontation with archbishop
Police in Northern Ireland are investigating an alleged assault on a member of the clergy following a confrontation between activist Enoch Burke and Archbishop John McDowell. The incident occurred at St Patrick’s Cathedral in Armagh during a funeral service.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing tensions involving high-profile public figures and religious institutions, drawing police intervention.
POLICE IN NORTHERN Ireland are investigating a report of an assault on a member of the clergy following a confrontation between Enoch Burke and Church of Ireland Archbishop John McDowell in Armagh.
Burke yesterday shared footage on social media of himself confronting the archbishop at St Patrick’s Church of Ireland Cathedral, with the footage appearing to show Burke making contact with the arm of the archbishop during the encounter.
In a statement, a PSNI spokesperson said that police “are investigating a report of an assault on a member of the clergy at St Patrick’s Church of Ireland Cathedral in Armagh on Thursday”.
“Police enquiries are ongoing,” the spokesperson added.
The statement did not name any persons involved in the incident.
McDowell is the Church of Ireland Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland.
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