CurrentReport Blog In a shocking turn of events, the senior Pastor of Christ the Good Shepherd Church, Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel, along with several other worshippers, was reportedly stabbed during a church service streamed online in Sydney. The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, raising concerns about safety and security during religious gatherings.
Confirming the unsettling development, the New South Wales Police stated that a man was apprehended in connection with the attack. Reports indicate that four individuals were injured in the violent assault.
Among them, a man in his 50s sustained multiple lacerations and was rushed to the hospital in serious condition, alongside another man in his 30s.
In response to the alarming situation, the New South Wales Police swiftly initiated an operation in Wakeley following reports of the stabbing.
Officers from the Fairfield City Police Area Command promptly responded to the scene on Welcome Street, Wakeley, where the disturbing incident unfolded. The police arrested a male suspect, who is currently assisting authorities with their inquiries into the matter.
The news of the attack has deeply unsettled members of the Christ the Good Shepherd Church and the wider community.
Many are expressing shock and concern over the safety of worshippers, especially during a time when many religious services have moved online due to the ongoing pandemic.
