Seven Greek Orthodox bishops hurt in acid attack by priest

Priest undergoing disciplinary hearing in Athens is suspected of attack that put clerics in hospital

Seven bishops from the Greek Orthodox Church have been hurt in an acid attack by a priest undergoing a disciplinary hearing in Athens, police said.

Three of the bishops were still in hospital following the attack late on Wednesday, while a police officer who was at the scene was also being treated, police added. Local media in Greece reported that those attacked had suffered burns, mostly on their faces.