Major Sydney Mall Evacuation Following Stabbing Incident and Gunfire
A significant police operation took place at Westfield Bondi Junction shopping centre near Bondi Beach in Sydney, following reports of multiple stabbings and a shooting incident. The event prompted the evacuation of hundreds of shoppers on Saturday afternoon. Emergency services, including paramedics, arrived at the scene around 3.40 pm to treat those injured.
Waverley Council acknowledged the critical situation and advised the public to avoid the Bondi Junction central business district. The shopping centre was put on lockdown as authorities responded to the incident. While the Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported that shots had been fired, official confirmation of the details surrounding the incident remained limited.
New South Wales state police verified the ongoing operation but have not yet released further information about the circumstances of the stabbings or the shooting. Witnesses reported a chaotic scene as people were hurried out of the mall. The area continues to be cordoned off as the investigation proceeds.
