Man tries to stab pastor during church service, stabs altar instead; arrested by off-duty officer.

A 50-year-old man attempted to stab a pastor during a church service in Winnipeg but failed as the pastor escaped unharmed. The attacker, identified as Pawel Olownia, stabbed the altar instead and was detained by an off-duty RCMP officer and churchgoers. Olownia now faces charges including assault with a weapon and disturbing a religious gathering. No injuries were reported, and the motive remains unclear.