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

Man Who Fatally Stabbed Six People in Sydney had Mental Health Issues, No Evidence of Ideological Motive #

The man who fatally stabbed six people in Sydney had a history of mental health issues and there is no indication that ideology played a role in the attack, according to police. The attacker, identified as a 40-year-old man known to police, was shot dead by Inspector Amy Scott after stabbing multiple victims in a busy shopping center. Witnesses described the horrifying scene as shoppers and staff tried to stop the attacker. The incident is a rare occurrence in Australia, which has strict gun and knife laws. Authorities are working to support the affected families as they recover from this tragic event.