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Sydney Church Stabbing Declared a Terrorist Attack by Australian Police

The attack, which injured a bishop and sparked a riot, was motivated by religious extremism, according to authorities.

  • A 16-year-old boy stabbed Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel and others during a church service in Sydney, sparking a riot.
  • The incident, streamed online, led to an angry mob attacking police with bricks and bottles.
  • Authorities declared the church stabbing a terrorist attack, focusing on the suspect's religiously motivated comments.
  • The bishop, a controversial figure with a strong social media presence, has been a target of criticism and hate.
  • The attack is part of a recent surge in knife-related violence in Sydney, heightening public anxiety.
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