"Sydney Muslim Leader: Father of Accused Boy Saw No Signs of Extremism"
The father of a 16-year-old boy accused of stabbing two Christian clerics in Sydney claims he saw no signs of extremism in his son, while Muslim community leaders criticize police for prematurely declaring the attack a terrorist act. The police commissioner defended the declaration, citing the attack's religious motivation and intent to cause intimidation. The boy, previously convicted of various offenses, remains in the hospital under police guard. Police are also investigating the conduct of 600 people who rioted outside the church, with one arrest made, while security has been heightened at mosques and shopping malls in response to recent violent incidents.