Muslim school threats: Man charged over knife threat at Sydney Islamic school

A man has been charged with taking a knife into an Islamic school at Minto in Sydney’s south-west.

Al-Faisal College went into lockdown after it emerged a man had entered the school grounds and allegedly threatened a female staff member while brandishing a knife.

A 21-year-old man attended Campbelltown Police Station overnight where he was arrested and charged with intent to commit an indictable offence.

The man was refused bail and will appear at Campbelltown Local Court later today.

Security at the school was increased following the attack, including guards and padlocks on the gates to the school.

Parents reported their children were left shocked and frightened by the incident but no-one was injured.

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