The Prime Minister received a briefing following a tragic incident where six individuals lost their lives in a knife attack and shooting.
Federal authorities have confirmed that five victims succumbed to injuries sustained in the knife attack at Bondi Junction.
However, they have been unable to identify a primary assailant, who was fatally shot by NSW Police at the Westfield shopping center.
in addition to the six fatalities, eight others sustained injuries including a 9-month-old baby, with one individual in critical condition.
While authorities are conducting a search for a possible second assailant, uncertainty remains regarding the involvement of a second individual in the attack.
Initial reports indicate the involvement of only one attacker.
Timeline:
- Man went on stabbing spree at Westfield Bondi Junction in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney
- 5 people were killed, 8 others were hospitalized
- 9 month old baby among the injured
- Suspect shot and killed by police
- Motive unknown; terrorism not ruled out
This is a developing story that will be updated when more information is available.
