Father Isaac Royel has been released from hospital after he was stabbed in an alleged terror attack at an Assyrian church in Sydney’s west.
Priest Survives Stabbing in Wakeley Church Terror Incident; Police Arrest Alleged Rioter
In the aftermath of a harrowing terror attack at Christ the Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley on Monday night, Father Isaac Royel has been released from the hospital. The clergyman was admitted earlier this week after sustaining stab wounds to his shoulder and hands while intervening in an assault on Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel by a 16-year-old assailant. The bishop is still at Liverpool Hospital in a stable condition.
The violent incident, which has shaken the local community, prompted an immediate response from law enforcement authorities, leading to the first arrest related to subsequent rioting outside the church. Police Commissioner Karen Webb reported that although the church typically has a congregation of about 300, an estimated 600 individuals gathered in the wake of the attack, with many not affiliated with the church seeking to incite further violence.
Father Royel, who played a crucial role in attempting to protect Bishop Emmanuel during the attack, has since returned home following his discharge from the hospital. His bravery has been commended by the church community and wider public alike.
The teenage suspect behind the assault is currently under police guard at an undisclosed location, receiving medical attention for injuries, including cuts to his hand. Commissioner Webb has expressed belief in the attacker acting solo during the incident that has now been marked by authorities as a terror attack.
The police are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the terror attack and the subsequent unrest. They have issued a call for calm and unity within the community, emphasizing the importance of supporting one another during this challenging time.
This attack, coupled with the ensuing riot, highlights the urgent need for increased security measures and community engagement to prevent such incidents in the future. The community of Wakeley, along with its leaders, is now faced with the task of healing and strengthening ties to ensure the safety and well-being of all its members.
As the situation develops, authorities are urging anyone with information related to the attack or the riots to come forward, as efforts to bring those responsible to justice continue.
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