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A teenager remains in police custody following an alleged stabbing at a church in Sydney’s south-west overnight.

NSW Police say that at about 7.10pm yesterday, (Monday, 15 April), police were called to a church on Welcome Street, Wakeley, following reports of a stabbing.

Officers attached to Fairfield City Police Area Command attended and found a 53-year-old man with lacerations to his head, and a 39-year-old man, who was injured after attempting to intervene, suffered lacerations and a shoulder wound.

They were treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

A 15-year-old boy, who had been restrained by members of the public, was arrested by police.

A large crowd gathered outside, with further police from across the Metropolitan Region, including specialist units attending.

During a public order incident, projectiles were thrown at officers, during which a number of police officers were injured, police vehicles damaged, and property stolen.

The 15-year-old was removed from the church and taken to hospital where he remains under police guard. He has undergone surgery for injuries sustained during the alleged attack.

As a result of the incident a number of officers were struck by objects and suffered various injuries which required treatment.

Officers attached to Fairfield City Police Area Command have established Strike Force Petrina to investigate the stabbing, and Strike Force Dribs to investigate the public order incident and identify those involved.

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1 COMMENT

  1. Oh Well !
    I suppose there will be much more of this ‘Multi-cultural’ activity, we best get used to it.
    It won’t be all Pizzas , Felafels or Hummus, the hatreds that bring these “refugees” to our peaceful shores, comes with them and their children’s children.
    Remember, the ‘White Australia Policy’ was the most peaceful and successful immigration scheme ever devised.
    Cheers,G”)

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