Bishop is one of many victims of stabbings in Sydney, days after the tragedy at the shopping mall.

Today’s email is brought to you by Empower your podcasting vision with a suite of creative solutions at your fingertips.

Just two days after a large-scale stabbing in a crowded mall shocked Sydney, Australia, a number of people, including a bishop, were reportedly stabbed on Monday. A priest appears to have been attacked during a ceremony at Christ The Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley, Western Sydney, according to footage of the incident. Following their despatch to the scene, a man was taken into custody and is currently "assisting police with enquiries," according to New South Wales police.

A man wearing all black is seen in a video that has gone viral on social media approaching Mar Mari Emmanuel, the bishop of Christ the Good Shepherd. While parishioners cried out and rushed to his aid, he is seen repeatedly stabbing the man in the head and upper body at the altar. Several paramedics were dispatched to the church by NSW Ambulance after they received a call at approximately 7:15 p.m.

Nothing is free like a free press. Give now to help sustain independent journalism in your community.

It's evident from recent events that there has never been a better moment to support local news. Donate now to help sustain independent reporting.

A police operation is underway in Wakeley, following reports of a stabbing.Officers attached to Fairfield City Police Area Command attended a location on Welcome Street, Wakeley following reports a number of people were stabbed.

Officers arrested a male and he is assisting police with inquiries.

The injured people suffered non-life threatening injuries and are being treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics.

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Australia expresses profound sadness and shock regarding the brutal attack on Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel tonight in Sydney’s west. 

Mr. I. H. Kauser, the National President and Grand Imam of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Australia, stated:

"The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Australia unequivocally condemns tonight's attack on Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel in the strongest possible terms. We extend our deepest sympathy to all those injured in the attack and wish them a speedy and complete recovery."

This is a developing story and will be updated.

Any news tip ?

Contact our editor via Proton Mail encrypted, X Direct Message, LinkedIn, or email. You can securely message him on Signal by using his username, Miko Santos.