Sydney church stabbing treated as 'terrorist act'
Australian police have declared Monday’s stabbing at a church in Sydney a “terrorist act”.
A 15-year-old boy was arrested after a bishop and several churchgoers were stabbed during the sermon.
The incident happened in the evening at the Christ The Good Shepherd Church in the suburb of Wakeley.
At least four people were stabbed but police say none of their injuries were life-threatening. The incident triggered unrest.
Hundreds of people gathered outside the church, clashing with police – two of whom were injured.
Twenty police vehicles were damaged – with 10 left unusable.
Chief commissioner Karen Webb said those involved in the riots would be hunted by police, describing the actions as “unacceptable”.
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns said: “I convened a meeting of faith leaders representing major religious organisations across Western Sydney.