- Man arrested at church
- He would have carried a knife
A man has been arrested after allegedly carrying a knife into a Sydney church and interrupting worshipers during mass.
NSW Police were called after reports of a man acting suspiciously inside St Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, on New South Head Road, Rose Bay, around 6.30pm on Sunday.
The 36-year-old was arrested and taken to Waverley Police Station after officers found him carrying capsicum spray and a multi-tool with a knife.
The Bangor man was charged with possession of a prohibited weapon and possession of a knife.
He was granted bail to appear at Downing Center Local Court on July 26.
Armed man arrested after interrupting innocent group of worshipers attending mass in Sydney
The incident occurred in the middle of mass scheduled for Sunday at 6 p.m.
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