‘We’ll find you’: Police Commissioner Karen Webb warns rioters who ‘turned on police’

Police Commissioner Karen Webb has warned those who injured police during a riot overnight to expect a knock on the door.

NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb has warned people who “turned on police” responding to a terror incident at a southwest Sydney church to “expect a knock at the door”.

Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel was allegedly stabbed in the middle of a livestreamed sermon delivered at the Christ The Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley about 7.10pm on Monday.

A 16-year-old boy was arrested at the scene and remains under police guard in hospital. No charges have been laid.

Police responding to the incident were confronted by a crowd of 2000 in the streets outside the church, with two officers suffering serious injuries as projectiles were thrown.

NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb said the actions of the crowd were ‘unacceptable’ Picture: NCA NewsWire / Gaye Gerard

“That is unacceptable and those that were involved in that riot can expect a knock at the door,” Ms Webb said.

“It might not be today, it might not be tomorrow, but we’ll find you and we’ll come and arrest you. That is totally unacceptable.”

A constable was hit with a metal object and sustained a twisted knee and a chipped tooth, while a second constable sustained a broken jaw after he was hit with a brick and a fence paling.

Police also allege their vehicles were damaged and property stolen.

Strike Force Dribs has been established to investigate the riot and those who assaulted police offices.

NSW Premier Chris Minns declares the incident a ‘terrorist act’. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Gaye Gerard

“The police officers, of which there were many, acted courageously to protect that community, protect witnesses, victims, and the ambulance officers there to do their job,” Ms Webb said.

“They went there last night to do their job and they were turned on and (those people) will be prosecuted when they’re identified.

“Those involved can expect to be prosecuted.”

Ms Webb confirmed that additional patrols would be put in place across Sydney to prevent further attacks.

Police guarded mosques overnight and NCA NewsWire understands it was due to concerns of reprisal attacks.

Anthony Albanese met with the National Security Committee on Tuesday morning.

“This is a time where police need to be allowed to do their job, need to be respected for their professionalism that they continue to show, and Australians can have every faith in the professionalism of our agencies,” the Prime Minister told reporters.