Spanish authorities said they were investigating what they called a possible 'terrorist' incident after a machete-wielding man attacked several people at two churches in the southern port city of Algeciras, killing at least one person.
High Court investigating case as "terrorism"
Police said the attacker had been arrested, and a police source shared footage showing two officers escorting a man in a hooded sports top in handcuffs through a police station. Police have not released details of his name or nationality. Local media, including El Pais newspaper, said he was a 25-year-old Moroccan.
Police said the suspect first entered the San Isidro church and attacked Rodriguez. A statement by the Algeciras Salesians said Rodriguez, 74, had been celebrating Eucharist when he was attacked.
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