Youth Gang Attacks Church Pastor in Rochdale

Case information
Incident date
Country
United Kingdom
Categories
  • Social Hostility / Intolerance
Attack Against
  • Faith
Perpetrator / Motive Indicators
  • Private

The pastor of Zion Baptist Church in Rochdale was attacked by a gang of up to 20 youths. Pastor Dennis Rigg and his brother were making preparations in the church building for their father’s funeral when the group attacked the pastor and shouted out abuse relating to their Christian faith.

Source:

http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/news-features/2/news/19846/gang-of-youths-attack-pastor-and-his-church-again