Traffic Collision Behind Qalyubia Altercation, Interior Ministry Says

Egypt’s Interior Ministry said a traffic collision was behind an altercation in Qalyubia, addressing social media claims that a priest had been assaulted in the street.

The ministry’s clarification followed several posts circulated on social media pages. Accompanied by a photograph, the posts alleged that a man attacked the priest and removed his cross as he was walking along a street.

The official account linked the confrontation to a traffic incident, rather than presenting it as an unprovoked attack on a passer-by.

The available summary did not specify whether the allegation about the cross was substantiated or provide details of any legal action taken.