Two men were arrested Monday for
allegedly slapping a priest who left the altar during Mass to
stop them beating up a man outside the church at Taranto in
Puglia Sunday.
The two men also allegedly drew pistols when the priest came
out.
They allegedly pushed and shoved the cleric as well as slapping
him, police said.
The two men, aged 38 and 42, have criminal records.
Police tracked them down to a local bar where they assaulted the
officers and were arrested on charges of resisting arrest and
violence against a public officer.
The incident sent the faithful fleeing in fear.
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