Sydney stabbing live updates: Six dead and small child injured at Bondi Westfield mall - BBC News

Police in the city confirmed a 40-year-old man had been shot dead by an officer at the scene.

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Find out moreI have a TV Licence. Watch now.I don’t have a TV Licence.SummaryA man has fatally stabbed six people at a Sydney shopping centre, police sayThe 40-year-old man, who was known to police, was shot dead by an officer at the sceneA nine-month-old baby is in surgery being treated for injuries. Its mother is among the six dead, local media reportsThe attacker "acted alone" and police say there there is no ongoing risk to the publicOfficers from the NSW force will lead the investigation and say it's too early to speculate on the suspect's motivationsAustralian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says "hearts go out to those injured" in this "horrific act of violence"Police continue to urge people to avoid the area and advise that the shopping centre will be closed tomorrowLive ReportingRelated StoriesLive Reporting Edited by Johanna Chisholm

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