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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has officially issued a statement following the Bondi Beach shootings, describing the scenes as “shocking and distressing”.
On Sunday, NSW Police Force confirmed that two people had been arrested following a shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach.
According to ABC News, police believe that there are “multiple fatalities”, with 9News reporting that three people have been killed, and ten more have been shot.
Following the incident, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese released a statement, urging the public to follow NSW Police information.
“The scenes in Bondi are shocking and distressing,” Albanese said.
“Police and emergency responders are on the ground working to save lives. My thoughts are with every person affected.
“I just have spoken to the AFP Commissioner and the NSW Premier.
“We are working with NSW Police and will provide further updates as more information is confirmed.
“I urge people in the vicinity to follow information from the NSW Police.”
MP Allegra Spender has also shared an Instagram post stating that NSW Police have confirmed “all active threats in Bondi have been neutralised”.
Per the Sydney Morning Herald, people in Bondi reported hearing up to 50 gunshots just after 6.40pm at Bondi Beach.
“I saw at least 10 people on the ground and blood everywhere,” Harry Wilson, a local who claimed to have witnessed the shooting, told the publication.
Information surrounding the nature or motive behind the shootings has not been shared. However, hundreds of people were attending Chanukkah by the Sea to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah when the shooting occurred.
NSW Police have also shut down rumours of an incident at Dover Heights.
More info to come.
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