DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Des Moines police have taken a woman into custody, saying she attacked an 89-year-old church deacon with a knife.
Police say the assault happened at St. Augustin Catholic Church around 11 a.m. Thursday, when a woman in the sanctuary attacked the deacon with a large knife, leaving cuts on his face and hands. He was taken to a hospital for treatment.
Police quickly located the 31-year-old woman outside the church and arrested her on suspicion of willful injury.
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The church said the woman appeared to be deranged when she attacked the deacon.
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