Multiple people stabbed at Sydney shopping centre, hundreds evacuated

The Guardian reported that at least four people were killed in the incident at Westfield Bondi Junction, but it was not clear whether the attacker was among those killed.

Emergency services were called to Westfield Bondi Junction just before 4pm today (13 April) following reports of multiple people being stabbed, according to New South Wales Police.

"People are urged to avoid the area. Investigations into the incident are ongoing and no further details are available," police added.

Police cordon off Westfield Bondi Junction shopping centre in Sydney following reports of multiple stabbings there on April 13.

Hundreds of people were evacuated from the shopping centre following the incident, according to News.com.au. In addition, ABC television reported that some people were still trapped inside.

Two witnesses told Reuters they heard gunshots. One said: "Even 20 minutes after people rushed out of the mall, I saw special forces teams checking the surrounding streets."

Jason, a shopper who was evacuated from the mall, told Channel 9 News he saw the attacker with a “nice big blade.” “People started running towards the end of the building,” Jason continued. Jason said he then saw a police officer shoot the alleged attacker.

New South Wales Police or a police operation is underway but no further details have been provided.

Crowds fled the mall and police cars and emergency services rushed to the scene, according to social media reports.

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