At least 'four dead' as crowds run from Sydney shopping centre amid reports of multiple stabbings and gunshots

at least 'four dead' as crowds run from sydney shopping centre amid reports of multiple stabbings and gunshots

A general view of Westfield Tower Sydney in 2017.

There are reports that at least four people have died following an incident in a shopping centre in Sydney, Australia.

Crowds of people were reported to have fled the shopping centre after reports of multiple stabbings and gunshots.

Several local media organisations have reported gunshots being heard inside Westfield mall at Bondi junction.

At 7.59am Irish time, New South Wales Police confirmed a man had been shot.

“A critical incident has commenced following the shooting of male at Bondi Junction.

“Just before 4pm (Saturday 13 April 2024), emergency services were called to Westfield Bondi Junction following reports of multiple people stabbed.

“People are urged to avoid the area.

“Inquiries are continuing in relation to the incident and there are no further details.”

The area has been evacuated and people are being advised by police to stay away.

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