Knife Attack During Sydney Church Service Leaves 4 Wounded Including Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel

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• Knife attack during Sydney church service wounds four, including Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel, known for global online following.
• 15-year-old assailant arrested; tensions escalate as crowd clashes with police; incident follows recent Bondi stabbing.

A knife attack during a church service in a Sydney suburb left four wounded, including Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel of the Assyrian Christ The Good Shepherd Church, known for his global online following. 

The assailant, a 15-year-old male, was arrested at the scene. Tensions escalated as a crowd demanded his release, leading to clashes with police. This incident follows a fatal stabbing at a Bondi beachside mall just days earlier.

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During the service, captured on social media livestream, the attacker lunged at Bishop Emmanuel, stabbing him multiple times as congregants screamed in horror. 

The motive remains unclear, though a video snippet surfaced with the assailant citing religious reasons. 

Police encountered resistance from the crowd, resulting in injuries to officers and the use of pepper spray.

The New South Wales ambulance service confirmed four injuries, with Bishop Emmanuel and Father Isaac Royel among the wounded. 

Despite the chaos, the church urged prayers for both the victims and the perpetrator. Bishop Emmanuel, renowned for his online presence, has faced controversy for his outspoken views, including criticism of COVID lockdowns and the United Nations.

The attack prompted condemnation from religious communities and calls for calm from authorities. 

Premier Chris Minns convened a meeting with faith leaders, emphasizing unity against violence. 

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The Australian National Imams Council and other groups echoed these sentiments, denouncing the violence and advocating for peace. Police announced increased patrols around religious sites to ensure community safety.