Police arrested a person after he reportedly interrupted a service in Charlottesville and started assaulting churchgoers.
The incident happened on July 27 at Saint Paul’s Memorial Church, positioned at 1701 College Avenue.
At about 9:45 a.m., police responded to a report of an assault in progress throughout a service on the church after a person reportedly stood up and started assaulting a number of members of the congregation, a press launch mentioned.
No severe accidents had been sustained throughout the incident.
Attendees restrained the person till police arrived. He was taken into custody with out additional incident, the discharge mentioned.
Phillip Salkowe, no age or deal with listed, was charged with seven counts of misdemeanor assault and battery.
“We’re grateful for the courageous actions of the congregants who intervened shortly to stop extra severe accidents,” mentioned Chief Michael Kochis of the Charlottesville Police Division.
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