70-year-old Christian woman beaten, paraded naked in Egypt

A 70-year-old Christian woman was stripped by a mob, who then forced her to walk naked on the streets of Egypt's Karama village in the Minya province after rumours spread that her son had an affair with a Muslim woman.

According to a report in RT, the woman was attacked by a mob of over 300 people, who were allegedly agitated over the inter-religious union - which is considered to be a taboo in the area.

The agitated mob also reportedly torched at least seven Christian homes.

Six people have been arrested in connection with the attack. According to a statement issued by a local orthodox church, the Christian man's family had informed the police authorities after receiving threats from unknown persons a day before the attack.

RT quoted Minya's top cleric, Anba Makarios as saying, ""No one did anything and the police took no pre-emptive or security measures in anticipation of the attacks."

He added, "We are not living in a jungle or a tribal society. It's incorrect for anyone to declare himself judge, police and ruler."

The victim reported the abuse to police five days after the incident took place.