Webb said police were called to Christ the Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley, western Sydney, on Monday evening after reports of a stabbing that left two people injured.
A 16-year-old boy, who was stopped by members of the public, was arrested by police.
Webb said the boy allegedly made the comments while initiating the attack. "After considering all the material, I declare that this was a terrorist incident."
The boy was taken to hospital where he remained under police protection. He has undergone surgery for injuries sustained during the alleged attack.
While police were responding to the incident, a large crowd gathered outside the church, Webb said.
Shells were thrown at the officers, leaving several injured and hospitalised, he said.
Webb said, "This is unacceptable. Police attended the incident in Wakeley last night and responded to a call for assistance to assist that community, and the crowd turned on the police."
The attack comes two days after six people were killed and dozens were injured in a stabbing at a Sydney shopping centre. Police said the attack was carried out by a man suffering from poor mental health and was not believed to be terrorism-related.
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A 16-year-old boy, who was stopped by members of the public, was arrested by police.
Webb said the boy allegedly made the comments while initiating the attack. "After considering all the material, I declare that this was a terrorist incident."
The boy was taken to hospital where he remained under police protection. He has undergone surgery for injuries sustained during the alleged attack.
While police were responding to the incident, a large crowd gathered outside the church, Webb said.
Shells were thrown at the officers, leaving several injured and hospitalised, he said.
Webb said, "This is unacceptable. Police attended the incident in Wakeley last night and responded to a call for assistance to assist that community, and the crowd turned on the police."
The attack comes two days after six people were killed and dozens were injured in a stabbing at a Sydney shopping centre. Police said the attack was carried out by a man suffering from poor mental health and was not believed to be terrorism-related.
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