Indonesia: four injured in church attack

At least four people were injured during a machete attack at a church in Indonesian’s Yogyakarta province on February 11.
Indonesia: four injured in church attack ảnh 1Indonesian police examine the scene after the atrocity (Source:https://news.sky.com)

Jakarta (VNA) - At least four people were injured during a machete attack at a church in Indonesian’s Yogyakarta province on February 11.

The injured included a police officer who tried to subdue the attacker in St Lidwina Bedhog Trihanggo Church, where about 100 churchgoers were present.

The police said the 22-year-old man used the 1-metre machete to destroy some statues and items in the church.

The reason for the attack was not disclosed.

Churches are a common target for Islamic militants in Indonesia.-VNA
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