A 19th person has been charged over the riot that followed a bishop’s stabbing at a church in western Sydney last month.
Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel was allegedly stabbed by a 16-year-old while he gave a live-streamed sermon on the evening of April 15 at the Christ The Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley.
Father Isaac Royel was also injured in the altercation.
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Following the alleged terror attack, a large crowd gathered outside the church, with multiple police injured as they tried to restore order.
As part of an ongoing response, police have now charged a 19th man in connection with the riot.
A 24-year-old man was arrested at Fairfield Police Station today.
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He was charged with rioting and destroying or damaging property during public disorder.
He was refused bail and will appear in court tomorrow.
The investigation continues.
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