By Deborah McAleece
A man has been remanded in custody after allegedly threatening a priest with a knife after Mass.
The 41 year-old was arrested following the incident in a Catholic church in Carnlough, Co Antrim, on Sunday, police have confirmed.
It is alleged the man followed the priest into a sideroom of the church after the service and threatened him with a knife.
The PSNI said the man has been charged with possessing an article with blade or point in a public place, threats to kill and possession of an offensive weapon with intent.
A judge at Ballymena Magistrates Court remanded him in custody on Monday.
Tributes paid to man who died after car crashes into shop in Co Tyrone
Four more Santander branches to close in Northern Ireland
Mike Nesbitt to retain position as Health Minister
Storm Chandra named as Met Office issues fresh weather warnings
Jury sworn in for Noah Donohoe inquest