Greek Orthodox priest attacks bishops with acid

A priest has been arrested in Athens after he threw acid on seven bishops of the Greek Orthodox Church.

The attack took place during a disciplinary hearing against the 36-year-old priest on

Three bishops are being treated in hospital for the burns, mostly on their faces.

A policeman, who ran to help the bishops, was also taken to hospital.

The suspect, a priest who risked being expelled from the church, was accused of being involved in drug trafficking.

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