SYDNEY: A 16-year-old boy has been charged with a terrorism offence for allegedly stabbing an Assyrian church bishop in Sydney during a church service, Australian police said on Friday (
Police depart the Assyrian Christ The Good Shepherd Church after a knife attack took place during a service on Monday night, in Wakeley, Sydney , Australia on Apr 17, 2024. for allegedly stabbing an Assyrian church bishop in Sydney during a church service, Australia n police said on Friday , as investigations continued into a riot after the knife attack.
He has been refused bail and is expected to appear before a bedside court hearing on Friday, New South Wales state Police Commissioner Karen Webb said during a press conference. The 53-year-old bishop has a popular youth following on TikTok and has been a target of criticism, hate and online trolling. His sermons range from homilies on the Bible to fiery criticisms of homosexuality, COVID-19 vaccinations, Islam and the election of US President Joe Biden.
The incidents have sparked calls for greater public security in Australia, where gun crimes and knife attacks are rare due to tough laws.
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