Australian police are treating a stabbing at the Assyrian Christ the Good Shepherd Church in Sydney, involving a teenage assailant during a livestreamed mass, as an act of terrorism, prompting a significant law enforcement response.
Australian authorities are currently investigating a stabbing incident at the Assyrian Christ the Good Shepherd Church in Sydney as a terrorist act. The attack occurred during a livestreamed mass, where Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel was allegedly stabbed by a 16-year-old assailant. This event prompted a significant police response, including the establishment of a strike force to investigate the motives behind the attack, with a focus on religious-motivated extremism.
The incident happened as Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel was leading the mass. The altercation escalated, resulting in injuries to police officers and damage to police vehicles due to a confrontation between the crowd and the police at the scene. The teenager involved in the attack has been arrested.
In response to the attack, NSW Premier Chris Minns and NSW police commissioner have indicated the severity of the situation. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called for calm and stressed the importance of allowing law enforcement to manage the situation. This event follows other recent violent incidents in the area, including a stabbing spree, escalating local tensions. Authorities are calling for community unity and emphasizing support for ongoing police efforts to maintain peace.
