A Greek Orthodox priest has been shot and badly wounded at a church in the French city of Lyon by an assailant who then fled, police and witnesses say.
Key points:
- The attacker was alone and fired from a hunting rifle
- A suspect was arrested several hours later
- There was no indication from French officials that the attack was terrorism-related
The priest was fired on twice at about 4:00pm (local time) as he was closing the church, and was being treated for life-threatening injuries, the police source said.
Witnesses said the church, in the centre of the city, was Greek Orthodox.
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