Bishop and worshippers attacked in another mass stabbing in Sydney
The knifeman is barricaded in the church.
A second stabbing has been captured on camera in Sydney, this time taking place in a church.
Footage shows the moment a man walks up to the alter in the Christ The Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley.
Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel was saying Mass when he launched into the assault, allegedly stabbing him in the face and body.
The incident, which happened just after 7pm on Monday, was captured in a live-stream.
In the video, which Metro.co.uk has chosen not to publish in full because of how graphic it is, the knifeman can be seen stabbing his victim multiple times until the bishop falls to the ground.
Several worshippers were also attacked by the knifeman. A man in his 50s, a man in his 30s, a man in his 20s, and a man in his 60s are among the victims.
All four are being treated for lacerations, while the man in his 50s has been taken to Liverpool Hospital.
It is understood that the suspect is now barricaded in the church, with members of the congregation not allowing him to leave.
This comes less than 48 hours after the massacre in the Westfield Bondi Junction on Saturday afternoon.
A statement from New South Wales Police said: ‘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.’
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