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A 33-year-old man was taken to hospital and two others were injured in the incident at New Jerusalem Apolistic Church in Aston.

Around 150 people were packed in the church when a man allegedly brandished a "large kitchen knife" at the door.

Three worshippers were knifed during the attack.

John Delahaye, 47, of Aston, has been charged with two counts of wounding and the possession of a bladed weapon.

He has been remanded in custody and will appear at Birmingham Magistrates' Court on Monday.

Minister Kevin Hutchinson said the knifeman was restrained by ushers before police and paramedics arrived.

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"A man with a knife stormed inside our sanctuary," he said.

"He was challenged at the door by our ushers. At that point he was restrained by them.

"He drew out a large kitchen knife and was restrained by a number of members, about three."

Two men suffered hand injuries as they tried to restrain the knifeman.

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One man was taken to hospital with a neck wound.

A statement on the church's Facebook page confirmed three worshippers had been stabbed.

It read: "Three members of our congregation were injured following a knife attack all of whom have been taken to hospital.

"The following individuals were injured – Elder Karl George, Adam Brooks and Jorge George.

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“No injuries were life threatening.

"At this time we are restricting hospital visits to family only and we will keep you updated as regularly as possible.

"We would like to thank all of our members and friends that were with us this morning for your cooperation, bravery and support and thank everyone else for your prayers."

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The church follows the Pentecostal movement which has a strong base in Nigerian communities.

The Birmingham-based branch was set up in 2002 and is run by Bishop Melvin Brooks and his wife Pastor Yvonne Brooks.

The doors have closed and the shutters have gone down outside the church.