A man is in custody after at least four people were injured in an alleged stabbing incident at a church in Sydney’s south-west on Monday night.<\/p>\n
NSW Police said officers were called to Welcome Street in Wakeley about 7:10pm, following reports a number of people had been stabbed.<\/p>\n
NSW Ambulance said a man in his 50s has been taken to Liverpool Hospital with stab wounds.<\/p>\n
Three others are being treated at the scene, including a man in his 30s and two others with lacerations to the arm and hand.<\/p>\n
NSW Police said the injuries are non-life threatening.<\/p>\n
“A large police response is underway and the public is urged to avoid the area,” NSW Police said in a statement.<\/p>\n
One male was arrested by police at the scene.<\/p>\n
He is being interviewed.<\/p>\n
Several police and ambulance vehicles went to the scene of the attack.<\/p>\n
In vision from the scene, dozens of people could be seen leaving the church property and gathering on the street outside.<\/p>\n
The ABC understands the incident happened at Christ the Good Shepherd Church.<\/p>\n
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