Australia

Sydney knife attacker had mental health issues, ideology not motive, police say

Assailant identified as 40-year-old Joel Cauchi and was known to authorities in Queensland

Sydney police have ruled out terror or ideology as a motive after a man killed six people in a stabbing attack in one of the city's busiest shopping centres.
Sun Apr 14 2024 - 11:21

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