Teenage Boy Faces Intent to Murder Charge for Stabbing Christian Orthodox Bishop

The charge of intent to murder pertains to Bishop Emmanuel, while the charge of intent to cause grievous bodily harm pertains to Father Royal.

Police investigate at the Assyrian Christ The Good Shepherd Church after a knife attack took place during a service the night before, in Wakeley in Sydney, Australia, April 16, 2024. REUTERS/Jaimi Joy/File Photo

The teenager accused of stabbing an Orthodox Christian bishop during a live-streamed service will face new charges on top of an existing charge of committing a terrorist act.

A court was told on June 14 that the 16-year-old boy will also face charges of wounding with intent to murder and wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.