Australia police responding after gunshots reported at Bondi beach


SYDNEY, Dec 14 (Reuters) - Australian police said on Sunday they were responding to a developing incident at Sydney's Bondi Beach and were urging the public to avoid the area.

The Sydney Morning Herald said there were reports of multiple shots fired at the famed beach but it was unclear if anyone had been hit.

"Anyone at the scene should take shelter," the New South Wales police posted on X.

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.

(Reporting by Praveen Menon and Stella Qiu; Editing by William Mallard)

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In World

Bulgaria uncovers cannabis farm inside former zinc mine
Families of Canadian mass shooting victims sue OpenAI, CEO Altman in US court
Analysis-Mali turmoil threatens Russian push for influence and mineral wealth in Africa
Nigerian troops kill 18 militants in northeast operations, military says
Russia says it's scaling down WW2 victory parade due to Ukrainian threat
Erdogan rejects criticism of Turkey's peace efforts with Kurdish militants
Slovakia's Supreme Court upholds 21-year sentence for PM Fico's attacker
UK police arrest man after two people stabbed in Jewish area of London, security group says
Mugabe's son given fine and to be deported from South Africa for pointing a toy gun
Mystery figure paid men to carry out arson attacks linked to UK PM Starmer, London court told

Others Also Read