After a knifing incident at a church in Sydney, the local police’s commander disclosed that the attack had caused injuries to several people who made the second such attack on the third day in the city. A male suspect got arrested and is working with investigators who believe that he is cooperating with investigations, according to a police announcement.
The injured individuals sustained non-life-threatening wounds and are currently receiving treatment from paramedics, as reported by police officials. Accounts from local media suggest that a church leader and multiple worshippers were stabbed during a church service, with online videos depicting a man lunging and stabbing a speaker.
It was reported that the church to which the Assyrian community belonged was the target of the act carried out in the West of the city. The spectators reportedly saw the assailant hauling a knife and lunging at the minister, cutting at him, thus leading to the general commotion and cries among the congregation.
A police operation was started right away in Wakeley, which is where the horrible incident took place. The arrested suspect collaborated with police at the time of interrogation. Further information will be provided progressively as information becomes available, as per the police statement.
The ambulance service confirmed that there were 4 injured men of different ages, men in their 20s and those in their 70s, and that they were receiving medical care for injuries, including lacerations. This incident in Sydney is the second attack with a knife in the city, and it was only a few days since a murder with a knife got six people dead in the Bondi area, which was searched by police over the weekend.
The perpetuation of violent acts has raised some questions regarding the safety of the community, hence elevating the awareness among the authorities and the residents as well. Still, examining the motives and the possible surroundings of the two tragedies continues, organizations reminding people to stay on alert and notify the authorities about suspicious activities immediately.
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