Scottish police seek ‘Jesus’ over Halloween attack

Scottish police on Friday launched an appeal for information after a man reportedly dressed as Jesus attacked another man wearing a Jedi Knight costume following Halloween celebrations in the city of Dundee.

“A man in a Jedi Knight fancy dress costume was assaulted, resulting in him requiring hospital treatment.

“It took place in the early hours of Wednesday near a Dundee University Students’ Association complex

“Officers would like to trace a man described as in his mid 20s, about 1.78 metres tall and medium build, with long brown hair, a beard, and wearing long robes as a fancy dress costume,’’ police said.

A Scotland police spokesperson told newsmen that officers were treating the incident as a serious assault after the victim suffered a broken ankle.

He confirmed that the attacker was believed to have dressed as Jesus Christ for Halloween.