At least six people have died in a stabbing attack at a Sydney shopping centre

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks of “catastrophic events”. The attacker who killed five people was shot dead by police. The terrorist background can no longer be dismissed.

Five people were killed in a stabbing attack at a shopping center in Sydney, Australia. Also, the suspect was shot dead, New South Wales Police Deputy Chief Constable Anthony Cook told a press conference on Saturday. Only one suspect is suspected. And there is no danger. Cook did not provide any information about the alleged perpetrator's identity or possible motive.

However, police have not ruled out a terrorist background. Commenting on the incident, the spokesperson said that the accused assaulted around 9 people. A police officer was able to catch him. A gun was then used.

Emergency services were called to the busy Westfield Bondi Junction shopping center in eastern Sydney at around 3:40pm (local time) on Saturday. Eyewitnesses said they laid siege to shops. Several posts on social media showed crowds outside the mall fearing for their loved ones.

Several people, including a child, were injured

Australian news agency AAP reported dozens of rescue workers were treating the injured at the site. Many of the injured, including a nine-month-old baby, were taken to hospital with stab wounds. Eight injuries were initially reported, with one of the victims said to be in critical condition.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has already issued a statement referring to the “catastrophic events”. “Sadly, many deaths have been reported and the first thoughts of all Australians are with the victims and their families,” Albanese wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

Videos of the criminal on the Internet

Videos have gone viral online showing a man walking through a shopping center with a knife. Police have urged the public to avoid the area. According to media reports, hundreds of people were evacuated from the shopping center. Paramedics treated the injured at the scene. Several social media posts showed crowds outside the mall.