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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 achurch in Indonesian’s Yogyakarta province on February 11.

The injured included a police officer who triedto subdue the attacker in St Lidwina Bedhog Trihanggo Church, whereabout 100 churchgoers were present.

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

The reason for the attack was not disclosed.

Churches are a common target for Islamicmilitants in Indonesia.-VNA
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