A 16-year-old male suspect is responsible for a knife attack at Assyrian Christ The Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley, Australia, injuring a bishop and a priest during a livestreamed mass.

Police have classified the incident as a 'terrorist act' and noted that the attack appeared premeditated as the suspect brought a knife to the church.

The teenager is currently hospitalized with severe hand injuries and has yet to be charged while ASIO investigates if he had accomplices.

An audio message post-attack reveals the teenager's extreme religious views and indicates the violence was in response to perceived insults to his religion.

The attack has led to heightened security in the area and sparked concerns within the Muslim community about potential backlash.

Australian leaders, including Prime Minister Albanese and Opposition Leader Dutton, have condemned the attack and emphasized bipartisan efforts to address the violence.

Religious leaders from various faiths in Sydney's west have united in a call for peace and calm in the aftermath of the attack.