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  1. http://www.thisishul...tail/story.html 'Business as usual' after priest held hostage with sword at Hull Sikh temple Wednesday, July 04, 2012 POLICE have reassured worshippers it is safe to return to their temple after a priest was held hostage with a sword in front of his congregation. Eight members of an armed gang are believed to have burst into the Sikh temple in west Hull and attempted to take the priest hostage by holding a sword to his neck. The violent protest took place on Sunday in front of worshippers including children. It is believed the row was sparked over plans to allow a holy book to be taken out to South Cave for a wedding. A concerned worshipper, who did not wish to be named, told the Mail: "There are all sorts of politics going on at the temple. They have been going on for months and came to a head at the weekend. "The gang burst into the building to show their authority and there was a lot of chaos and commotion. "It's to do with the bank accounts, which have changed names, and locks, which have been changed. It's a shambles. "They held a sword to the neck of the priest. "The gang didn't want the holy book to leave the temple and go to South Cave for the wedding." He voiced his concern at returning to the temple in Parkfield Drive, off Anlaby Road, to pray on Sunday with his family in case it happens again. He said: "All we want to know is, as a congregation, is it safe to return and will the police be there to protect us? "We need assurances, we want the police to be there on Sunday. "It is the only Sikh temple in Hull and although in big towns and cities there are a lot of fractions going on, this has never happened here before. "We are very concerned about this as a congregation. We go to a prayer house to pray and listen to hymns and meet other people. Personal issues shouldn't be involved. "Most of us Sikhs in Hull stay under the radar and keep ourselves to ourselves. We are ashamed of this." The Mail understands the priest suffered a mild heart attack during the incident and was taken to Hull Royal Infirmary for treatment. Police have arrested two men from the Hull area and have released them on bail while they continue their investigation. Officers told the Mail the temple is now open for "business as usual" and can be used as normal on Sunday. A spokeswoman for Humberside Police said officers are still trying to establish exactly what happened and are still taking statements from witnesses. She said: "Police were called to the Sikh Temple on Parkfield Drive after an internal dispute. "Two men aged 36 and 58, both from the Hull area, were arrested in connection with the dispute. "Both men have been released on bail to a date in August, pending further inquiries. "The neighbourhood policing team that covers the area is aware of the incident and will monitor the site as required but there is no cause for concern and the temple is open for business as usual."
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