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Teen arrested after bishop and priest stabbed in Sydney church attack

Published: 16 April 2024 at 03:13

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A 15-year-old boy was arrested after a bishop and a priest were stabbed during a church service in Sydney. The attack, treated as a terror incident, left at least four people injured. The incident, captured in a video showing the bishop being repeatedly stabbed, led to a crowd gathering outside the church, hurling bricks and bottles. The bishop and priest, along with the teenager and police officers, were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The church requested prayers for both the victims and the perpetrator.

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Multiple People Stabbed at Church Service in Sydney, Australia


Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel was attacked during a service at the Christ the Good Shepherd church in Sydney, resulting in four people being injured with some taken to hospital in serious condition. A man has been arrested by New South Wales Police following the stabbing incident. This comes after a similar attack at a shopping center where six people were killed, with the perpetrator shot dead by an officer.

Misinformation and Investigation Surrounding Bondi Junction Stabbing Attack in Sydney


A stabbing attack at a Sydney shopping centre resulted in the deaths of five women and a Pakistani security guard, Faraz Tahir, who had fled persecution in Pakistan. Speculations about the attacker being Muslim or Jewish circulated online before the suspect, Joel Cauchi, a white Christian man, was identified. Cauchi was shot and killed by police after allegedly confronting an officer with a knife. The attack, the deadliest in Australia since 2022, raised discussions about violence against women, anti-Muslim sentiments, and the exploitation of tragedies for political gain.

New Mum Among Victims in Sydney Stabbing Rampage


A 38-year-old new mum, Ash Good, was one of six people killed in a knifeman attack at Westfield Bondi Junction shopping centre in Sydney. Her infant daughter was severely injured. Two men nearby recounted how the mother threw her baby to them after being injured. Five of the six victims were women, with eight others sustaining stab wounds and being hospitalized. Witness accounts described chaotic scenes with individuals losing significant amounts of blood and bystanders and police scrambling to aid the injured.

Mother dies after begging strangers to save her baby during Sydney stabbing spree


38-year-old Ash Good died in the hospital after being stabbed at Westfield Bondi Junction in Sydney during an unprovoked attack where six people were killed; her 9-month-old baby, Harriet, was also wounded. Witnesses described Good's immense courage as she handed her baby to strangers and begged for help, with graphic details of the injuries observed. The attacker was shot by a heroic cop, and the incident took place at a busy shopping center in Sydney's eastern suburbs. Authorities reported six dead and eight injured, with witnesses recounting the chaos and fear during the attack.

Multiple women targeted in fatal stabbing spree in Sydney


A 40-year-old man went on a stabbing spree at a busy Sydney shopping centre, specifically targeting women, resulting in the deaths of five women and one man. The victims included a designer, an architect, a student from China, and a new mother. Police Commissioner Karen Webb stated that the attacker, Joel Cauchi, focused on women and avoided men. Videos circulated on social media showed the attacker primarily targeting female victims. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed concern over the gender breakdown of the victims. The attack ended when police shot the suspect dead, and Australia mourns the victims with national flags at half-mast.

Heroic Officer Stops Deadly Stabbing Spree in Sydney Shopping Centre


Officer Amy Scott bravely confronted and shot the attacker, Joel Cauchi, after he went on a stabbing spree at Westfield Bondi Junction shopping centre in Sydney. Scott's heroic actions saved many lives, as praised by NSW premier Chris Minns and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Despite the attacker's death, Scott administered CPR in an attempt to save him. Five victims of the stabbing have been named, including new mum Ash Good. Scott's fearless response was commended by officials and the public for her professionalism and bravery.

Sydney shopping centre stabbing victim identified as Yixuan Cheng, a Chinese master's degree student at the University of Sydney


The sixth victim in the Sydney shopping centre stabbings, Yixuan Cheng, was a 25-year-old Chinese student studying economics at the University of Sydney. Her fiance in China, Mr Wang, mentioned speaking to her moments before the attack, where she tried on clothes for him. Joel Cauchi, the attacker, was shot by police and had a history of mental health issues. Ashlee Good, another victim, a new mum, passed her baby to safety before succumbing to injuries. Baby Harriet, after surgery, was reported to be doing well.

Irishman describes panic and chaos during Sydney shopping centre stabbing attack


Niall Naughton, an Irishman living in Sydney, was in a shop at Westfield Bondi Junction when a knifeman attacked, leading to panic and shoppers fleeing to safety. Staff guided customers into a basement where they hid until escaping. Six people died, and eight were injured, including a baby. Naughton described the distress and chaos, highlighting the uncertainty and fear during the attack. The Irish government confirmed no Irish citizens were killed or injured. Witnesses shared harrowing accounts of the stabbing, with shoppers running for their lives and law enforcement responding urgently.

French hero Damien Guerot confronts Sydney knifeman during his stabbing spree, praised for bravery


French national Damien Guerot confronted Joel Cauchi, the Sydney mall attacker, with a bollard to prevent him from reaching a children's play area. Guerot, along with his friend Silas Despreaux, acted on impulse when they heard the screams and tried to stop Cauchi. As Cauchi moved onto an escalator, Guerot confronted him, and despite being unable to catch him with the bollard, he pursued him with a chair. Inspector Amy Scott eventually shot Cauchi dead. Guerot and Inspector Scott have been praised for their heroic actions amid the tragic incident.

Frenchman Who Stopped Sydney Mall Attacker Promised Australian Visa


Damien Guerot, a French construction worker dubbed 'Bollard Man', confronted knifeman Joel Cauchi during a deadly stabbing rampage at a Sydney mall, preventing further casualties. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese praised Guerot's bravery and offered him the opportunity to stay in Australia for as long as he likes, even suggesting the possibility of citizenship. The attack targeted women, resulting in six deaths and 12 injuries, and has prompted calls for increased protection for women in Australia amidst ongoing investigations into the attacker's motives.

County Down woman in Sydney stabbings sheltering victims in her hair salon


Leanne Devine, a County Down woman running a hair salon near the site of the Sydney stabbings, kept her salon open to shelter terrified customers fleeing the attack, providing aid and support to those affected. The stabbing incident at Westfield Bondi Junction shopping centre resulted in six fatalities. Devine, originally from Brackenagh outside Kilkeel, described the situation as horrific and unprecedented in her 21 years in Bondi Junction. Many fleeing individuals sought refuge in her salon, with some being in a state of extreme distress, including an elderly woman with sore legs from running away.

Channel 4 Breaks Silence as Rachel Riley Faces Backlash Over Tweet on Sydney Attack


Channel 4 issues a statement regarding calls for Countdown presenter Rachel Riley to be sacked after she falsely linked the Sydney mall stabbings to a pro-Palestinian uprising, which was later revealed to be unrelated. Riley apologised, clarifying her intention was not to promote Islamophobia. The tweet sparked mass outrage on social media, with demands for Channel 4 to take action. Joel Cauchi, the attacker in the Sydney mall massacre, had mental health issues. Channel 4 reminded Riley of her obligations as a contributor to their programming.

Investigation into Bondi Junction stabbing spree targeting women and community response


Yixuan Cheng, a Chinese national and University of Sydney student in her 20s, was among six people fatally stabbed in Bondi Junction by Joel Cauchi, prompting a police investigation into a potential gender-targeted rampage. NSW Premier Chris Minns allocated $18m for an independent inquiry to examine the police response and killer's interactions with government agencies. The University of Sydney and Chinese consulate offered condolences and support to Cheng's family, with the consulate arranging to contact her relatives in China.

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Cops declare Sydney church attack a 'terror act' after 'teen' stabs Bishop

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Australia news live: alleged attacker’s Sydney church stabbing comments; Bruce Lehrmann withdraws from ‘presumption of innocence’ conference

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Police declare Sydney church stabbing a terror attack

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Church stabbing in Sydney 'terrorist' attack: police

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Sydney church stabbing declared a 'terrorist attack'

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Knife attack at Sydney church treated as terror incident - as arrested teen under police guard

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Knife attack at Sydney church treated as terror incident - as arrested teen under police guard

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Sydney’s second knife attack in days being investigated as terrorist act

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Resurfaced video may hold key as to why Bishop was attacked

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A knife attack in Australia is being treated as terrorism

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