Sydney Mall Stabbings: Latest on Lockdown and Multiple Deaths

A mother and her baby were among those injured in an attack, both being treated for stab wounds. The motive behind the attack was not immediately clear. Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed condolences, stating that “multiple casualties have been reported and the first thoughts of all Australians are with those affected and their loved ones.” Authorities urged the public to avoid the congested area as emergency services responded.

Eyewitnesses shared their harrowing experiences, with one individual describing the situation as frightening and chaotic, stating they were cowering in a store with hundreds of other people. Aerial footage from TV helicopters showed heavily armed police navigating the rooftop of a building in Bondi. Social media posts depicted crowds fleeing the area and emergency services rushing to the scene. Amid the chaos, the police responded by shooting the attacker, bringing the situation to a close.