Oct 09, 2024
Philadelphia police have arrested a man they said attacked a pastor inside a home last week. Basem Lana, 59, of Philadelphia, was arrested Sunday, Oct. 6, and now faces charges including aggravated assault, burglary, criminal trespass, terroristic threats, simple assault, and more after allegedly attacking a pastor. 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. West Philadelphia 7 hours ago Man found shot on driveway of West Philadelphia rowhome Philadelphia 20 hours ago 3 women hurt as gunman fires at crowded SEPTA bus in West Philadelphia The suspect — now identified as Lana — was able to push his way into the home, and he assaulted the pastor by punching and slapping him, according to police. The Pastor complained of back pain at the time of the incident, police said. South Detectives Division is handling this investigation, according to police. Sign up for our Breaking newsletter to get the most urgent news stories in your inbox.
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