Teenage boy who allegedly stabbed bishop in Sydney’s south-west charged with committing a terrorist act

April 18, 2024   

(ABC-Australia) A teenage boy has been charged with a terrorism offence by police after he allegedly stabbed a bishop in Sydney’s south-west on Monday night.

The 16-year-old allegedly stabbed Sydney bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel during a live-streamed service at Christ the Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley.

Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel suffered lacerations to his head while 39-year-old Father Isaac Royel received cuts and a shoulder injury when he attempted to intervene.

The alleged offender was restrained by people inside the church and was later arrested by police.

He sustained a finger injury during the alleged stabbing and was taken to hospital.

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