Man charged after 'priest threatened with knife'

A man has been charged after a priest was allegedly threatened with a knife in Co Antrim.

Published 2nd May 2017

The 41-year-old was arrested on Sunday following the incident at a chapel in Carnlough.

It is alleged the man followed the priest into a sideroom of the church after the service and threatened him with a knife.

The PSNI said the man has been charged with possessing an article with blade or point in a public place, threats to kill and possession of an offensive weapon with intent.

A judge at Ballymena Magistrates Court remanded him in custody on Monday.