Updated death toll 1pm
Australian police have now confirmed six people have died after multiple people were stabbed at a shopping centre in Sydney.
New South Wales police said the suspect acted alone and is now dead.
Emergency services were called to Westfield Bondi Junction just before 4pm (7am Irish time).
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has issued a statement on X saying that he's been briefed by the Australian Federal Police.
"Tragically, multiple casualties have been reported and the first thoughts of all Australians are with those affected and their loved ones."
He added: "Our hearts go out to those injured and we offer our thanks to those caring for them as well as our brave police and first responders."
Hundreds of people were evacuated from the shopping centre after the incident, news site news.com.au reported.
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