"Sydney Police Investigate Teen's Alleged Terror Attack on Prominent Assyrian Bishop"
TL;DR
Australian police have declared the stabbing at an Assyrian church in Sydney a terrorist act motivated by suspected religious extremism. The attack left at least four people wounded, including Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel, and triggered clashes outside the church. The police arrested a male teenager at the scene and believe he acted alone. Authorities have urged against retaliation and emphasized the need for unity, while also assuring that there are no immediate threats to security.
Topics:worldcrimeterrorism#australia#crimeterrorism#knife-attack#religious-extremism#sydney#terrorist-attack
- Australia says Assyrian church stabbing was terrorist act Reuters
- Mar Mari Emmanuel, prominent bishop stabbed in Sydney The Jerusalem Post
- Sydney church stabbing being treated as act of terrorism, police say The Associated Press
- What teen said during alleged terror attack news.com.au
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