Philadelphia police are investigating after they said a pastor was attacked inside his home earlier this week. According to police, on Wednesday, Oct. 2, around 9:28 a.m., officers responded to the 1000 block of S. Ellsworth St. Police said officers spoke to a Pastor, a 40-year-old man, who told them that an unknown man was banging and kicking his front door. This caused damage to the Pastor’s screen handle and entrance door frame. The suspect was able to push his way into the home, and he assaulted the pastor by punching and slapping him, according to police. Police said the suspect was eventually pushed outside the property and fled westbound on Ellsworth St. Philadelphia 14 hours ago Man shot in each leg at busy Center City intersection on Friday evening, police say Philadelphia 13 hours ago Teen seriously hurt in shooting incident that led to police chase through N. Philly The Pastor complained of back pain at the time of the incident, police said. Police said the suspect is described as a man with grey hair and a stocky build. He was last seen wearing a grey hoodie, sweatshirt, black pants, and brown shoes. This attack happened across the street from Saint Maron’s Church. No arrests have been made at this time. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact South Detectives at 215-686-3013.  Tips can be submitted anonymously by calling or texting the Philadelphia Police Department’s tip line at 215-686-TIPS (8477).   Sign up for our Breaking newsletter to get the most urgent news stories in your inbox.