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Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel attacked during church service
- Second mass stabbing in Sydney within three days
- Bishop Emmanuel stabbed multiple times in the chest
- Community shocked as violence erupts in place of worship
Image Credits: Sky NewsA disturbing stabbing incident at Christ The Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley, Sydney, leaves Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel and several others injured. Authorities apprehend the suspect as the community grapples with the shocking violence in a place of worship.
On Monday, a disturbing stabbing incident occurred during a church service in a suburb of Sydney, marking the second mass stabbing in just three days in the city. The attack took place at Christ The Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley, where a man attacked Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel, a beloved figure in the community. The motive behind the attack remains unknown.
Witnesses described a chaotic scene as the assailant stabbed the bishop multiple times in the chest, causing panic among the congregation. The wounded individuals, including Bishop Emmanuel, were promptly attended to by paramedics, with at least four people sustaining injuries. One man in his 50s was taken to the hospital in serious condition.
Authorities swiftly apprehended the suspect and urged the community to remain calm and cooperate with law enforcement and emergency services. The incident has left residents shocked and seeking answers as to why such violence erupted in a place of worship.
