PSNI investigates reported assault after confrontation at Armagh cathedral
Crime · First reported 30 Oct, 10:07 · Updated 13:46

Police are investigating a reported assault on a member of the clergy at St Patrick’s Cathedral in Armagh. The report follows an incident involving former teacher Enoch Burke and Archbishop John McDowell.
- The PSNI said it is investigating a report of an assault on a member of the clergy at St Patrick’s Cathedral; inquiries are ongoing.
- The incident involved former teacher Enoch Burke and Archbishop John McDowell. The Standard says a social-media video appears to show Burke confronting McDowell.
- The Church of Ireland said the encounter took place during a funeral gathering and that church representatives would assist police inquiries.
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- St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh
- Police status
- The PSNI is investigating a report of an assault on a member of the clergy; inquiries are ongoing.
- People named
- Enoch Burke and Archbishop John McDowell
- Church response
- The Church of Ireland said church representatives would assist the PSNI’s inquiries.
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