A London priest has become the centre of controversy after video footage emerged showing him striking a man with a bottle during a church service.
The incident occurred when an unidentified man walked into the church in the middle of mass, causing a disturbance. Eyewitnesses reported that the man was behaving erratically before the priest took drastic action.
Dramatic footage circulating online shows the priest grabbing a bottle and hitting the intruder, leaving parishioners in shock. The man was later seen being escorted out by other church attendees.
Local authorities have confirmed they are investigating the altercation, though no arrests have been made yet. The diocese has declined to comment while the investigation is ongoing.
Social media users are divided over the priest's actions, with some defending his response to a potential threat while others condemn the use of violence in a place of worship.
The incident has raised questions about security in places of worship and how clergy should handle disruptive situations.
