Police confirm Sydney mall knifeman killed five people before being shot dead by police

A knife attacker who killed five people and injured several others in a Sydney shopping centre has been shot dead by police. Horrified shoppers looked on as the lone knifeman went on a stabbing spree on Saturday afternoon (13 April) in the Westfield Bondi Junction centre. Those stabbed included a nine-month-old baby. A New South Wales Police officer confronted the attacker and shot him dead as he faced her and raised a knife. The attack took place at Westfield Shopping Centre at Bondi Junction at around 4pm local time. Watch more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, daily editorial and more: Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: Like The Independent on Facebook: Follow The Independent on Twitter: Follow The Independent on Instagram: Download the iOS & Android app: Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: