In a shocking turn of events, Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel and several others were stabbed during a church service at Christ The Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley, Sydney, Australia. This attack comes just two days after a mass stabbing at a shopping mall in the area.
A video recorded during the incident shows a clergyman being attacked in the midst of the ceremony, prompting police to be called to the scene. Fortunately, none of those injured in the attack have life-threatening injuries.
Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel is a well-known figure in the local community, adding to the shock and disbelief surrounding the incident. Chaos erupted outside the church, with onlookers throwing objects at police cars as a livestream captured the bishop being attacked.
The Premier of New South Wales has described the scenes as disturbing and has called for the community to remain calm in the wake of these violent events. A meeting of faith leaders was held following the incident, which occurred just days after six people were killed in a stabbing attack at Westfield Bondi Junction.
The attacker at the shopping mall in Bondi may have specifically targeted women, as five women were among the six people killed. Twelve others were injured, with eight still in the hospital.
Australian police are actively investigating both incidents and have urged the public to remain calm and follow the directions of emergency services. The community is understandably shaken by these senseless acts of violence, and authorities are working diligently to ensure the safety of the public in the wake of these tragic events.
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