Breaking | Australian police say 2 in custody after reports of multiple gunshots at Bondi beach
‘Anyone at the scene should take shelter’, police said, warning that their operation was ongoing
Australian police said two people were in custody following reports of multiple gunshots on Sunday at Sydney’s famed Bondi Beach, urging the public to take shelter.
“Police are responding to a developing incident at Bondi Beach and are urging the public to AVOID the area. Anyone at the scene should take shelter,” New South Wales police said in a statement on social media.
Two people had been taken into custody, they said, warning that the operation was “ongoing” and people should avoid the area, obey police instructions and avoid crossing police lines.
A report in The Sydney Morning Herald said one suspected shooter had been shot by police while another had been detained.
Videos circulating on X appeared to show people on Bondi Beach scattering as multiple gunshots and police sirens can be heard. Reuters could not immediately verify the footage.
“We are aware of an active security situation in Bondi. We urge people in the vicinity to follow information from NSW Police,” said a spokesperson for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
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