London: Priest attacked in "faith-hate" crime

A priest has been attacked in the grounds of his church, in what police described as a "faith-hate" crime.


Canon Michael Ainsworth, 57, was injured by two Asian youths at the church, in Tower Hamlets, east London.


Canon Ainsworth said a third youth watched as he suffered cuts, bruises and black eyes in the assault at the church of St George-in-the-East.


The youths also jeered at the priest for being a churchman in the attack on Wednesday night, the Met Police said.


An appeal for witnesses has been made.


Source: BBC (English)

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