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Dramatic footage has emerged of people running for safety after a man allegedly flipped a large Christian cross upside down and broke six angel statues at a south Sydney Catholic Church religious memorial garden. (1 of 2) Police were called to St Joseph’s Rockdale Primary school on Parker Street, Rockdale, after reports of malicious damage to gardens attached to the school grounds at 2:40pm on Monday. CCTV vision after the incident shows the man walking on the footpath parallel to the school after allegedly destroying the memorial garden at St Joseph’s Catholic Church. The man briefly entered the school’s open side gate before exiting and fleeing the scene. About half a minute later, what appears to be a crowd of parents and school staff rush towards the school before shutting the gate closed. Police confirmed in a statement that “a man had entered a garden attached to the school grounds and destroyed Christmas decorations, flowers, pots and a statue”. While the man left the location before police arrived, authorities arrested a 22-year-old man later that day at 5pm on Regent Street, Kogarah. St Joseph Catholic Parish Priest, Yacub Barkat told The Daily Telegraph, the destruction of the gardens has “damaged” the hearts of parishioners. He said he heard the young 22-year-old yelling towards the school after he left the memorial gardens. It is also understood the children were inside the school while the property was being damaged. “We should respect all religious places. If we destroy even one leaf (of the gardens) that matters to us because of our emotions. I don’t want to be hurt”. “The whole community was hurt, especially our young children. What are we showing to our children?,” the priest said. The gardens included two holy crosses, dedicated to the departed souls of parishioners, alongside a memorial garden with dozens of roses for Mother Mary, Mr Barkat told the Telegraph. “Emotionally we are attached to it, we have planted it in the loving memory of our dear ones … many people in the evening come and sit here (the gardens) and pray here”. “We blessed this place in honour of Mother Mary”. “By the grace of God we are all good — but it is not the damage of the things, it is the damage of the heart”. Member for Rockdale Steve Kamper and Minister for Multiculturalism in NSW said it was “upsetting and disappointing” to see the damage. “St Joseph’s wonderful school and church grounds are a special part of the local community. The gardens hold particular meaning for parishioners and families, with crosses dedicated to loved ones who have passed away, while providing a peaceful place for people to reflect and pray. “It is upsetting and disappointing to see this damage, particularly given the personal meaning the gardens and displays hold for so many. “Rockdale is a proud multicultural and multifaith community. Our strength comes from people of different faiths and backgrounds living together, respecting one another and looking out for each other. The gardens were swiftly repaired by parishioners who have replaced the broken lights and replanted broken roses. The young man who allegedly removed the crosses and damaged the gardens was taken to Kogarah Police Station and charged with destroying or damaging property less than and equal to $2000. He was given conditional bail to appear before Sutherland Local Court on Tuesday 15 December 2026. Online videos have circulated social media, with thousands of views and hundreds of comments condemning the attack on the Christian school and church. St Joseph’s Catholic Church said they “strongly condemn” the incident and are calling for Christian communities to be ensured safety. “We are deeply shocked and saddened by the unacceptable vandalism at St Joseph’s Church, Rockdale”. “Our community deserves safety, respect and protection. We stand united with St Joseph’s Church, its school, families and parishioners,” the church said in statement.

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Thank you to Chris Kenny for taking the time to discuss our One Nation volunteer attacked in Victoria. Our thoughts and prayers are with him for a full recovery

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