Sydney, Apr 15: In yet another shocking incident, a bishop and a few other worshippers were stabbed by a man during a church service that was being broadcast online in Sydney on Monday evening (local time).
In a video that has now gone viral on social media, a man could be seen attacking Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel at a church in Wakeley before being overpowered by the locals.
The New South Wales (NSW) Police said the injured individuals suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being shifted to the hospital.
“A man was arrested who remains in police custody. A large police response is underway and the public are urged to avoid the area,” said a statement released by the NSW Police.