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Spanish Monk Killed in Violent Attack by Man Claiming to Be Jesus

A man with mental health issues attacked monks in a Spanish monastery, resulting in one death and multiple injuries.

  • The attack occurred at the Santo Espiritu del Monte monastery near Valencia during breakfast on Saturday morning.
  • The assailant, a 46-year-old Spanish man, reportedly suffers from mental health issues and drug addiction.
  • While attacking, the man claimed to be Jesus Christ and used sticks and a bottle as weapons.
  • One monk, aged 76, succumbed to his injuries on Monday, while two others were injured in the incident.
  • The attacker fled the scene but was later apprehended and is scheduled to appear before a judge.
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