Australia: Police kill assailant following stabbing attack at Westfield Bondi Junction in Sydney the afternoon of April 13 /update 1

A major police operation continues following a stabbing attack at Westfield Bondi Junction shopping mall in Sydney, New South Wales State, April 13. Police have confirmed they shot and killed the attacker, who stabbed and killed five people and wounded several more. Police also confirmed that the attacker acted alone and that they are not looking for further suspects. The identity of the attacker and motivation for the attack remain unconfirmed. A considerable emergency personnel contingent remains in place.

Heightened security and localized transport and business disruptions will likely continue in the affected area over the coming hours.