An Australian man accused of attempted murder after stabbing another man outside Sydney was “inspired by ISIS”, authorities said Sunday.
(FOX)- Ihsas Khan, 22, was ordered held without bail after he allegedly attacked the 59-year-old victim while he was walking through a park in one of Sydney’s western suburbs Saturday.
The unidentified victim was airlifted to a local hospital and listed in critical condition.
Police said Khan also attempted to stab an officer before his arrest. He faces a life sentence if convicted.
New South Wales Deputy Police Commissioner Catherine Burn told reporters Sunday that initial investigations showed there was ‘clearly some planning’ involved prior to the attack.
“This was clearly a very volatile, a very violent situation that police and the members of the community were confronted with,” Burn told reporters.
Khan shouted words at the scene, which led police to believe he was inspired by ISIS, Burn said.