Police Operation In Wakeley After Stabbing - Update

Police continue to work on restoring order following an alleged stabbing at a church in Wakeley in Sydney's southwest.

About 7.10pm tonight (Monday 15 April 2024) police were called to Welcome Street, Wakeley, following reports a number of people were stabbed.

Officers attached to Fairfield City Police Area Command, supported by multiple police resources from a number of commands and specialist units attended.

A male was arrested on scene and he has been removed from the church and taken to an undisclosed location.

The injured individuals suffered non-life threatening injuries and were treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being conveyed to hospital.

A large police response is underway and the public is urged to avoid the area.

More information will be provided once it becomes available.

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