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At least 12 dead 'including minors' as two gunmen open fire at Bondi Beach Jewish festival
Police have confirmed there are "multiple fatalities" after the gun horror on Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia. It is feared at least 10 people, including children and police officer, are dead
At least 12 have been confirmed to have been shot dead after gunmen opened fire at a Hanukkah event on Sydney's iconic Bondi Beach.
Two gunmen were seen in sickening social media footage firing more than 50 bullets into a crowd of worshippers gathered on the beach at around 6.40pm local time.
A New South Wales Police Force spokeswoman confirmed that 10 people have been killed. She did not give details of the fatalities.
But Australia news outlet News.com.au said children and a police officer are said to be among those killed.
Police say two shooters have been "neutralised", while there is an active police scene to clear the area of suspected bombs.
Two people were also arrested in connection with the horror and gun was also recovered from the scene.
Shocking social media footage shows beachgoers fleeing for their lives. Police told people to avoid the area and take shelter as they battled to get a grip on the situation.
Two police officers are reportedly injured, although the severity of their injuries is unknown. Police also said it is not known at this stage if the incident is connected to the Hanukkah event taking place on the beach.
A huge emergency service operation was scrambled after calls were made at 6.45pm of of multiple people shot at Bondi beach.
A NSW Ambulance spokesperson said: "We responded with more than 26 resources, including medical teams by helicopter and roads intensive care paramedics and special operations paramedics.
"Currently (we are) treating multiple patients at the scene (and) we’ve already transported four to St Vincent’s hospital, one to RPA, one to St George."
Footage from the scene appeared to show two people dressed in black firing near the beach.
More shocking video shows hundreds of beachgoers fleeing in panic as dozens of gunshots rang out.
Large crowds had gathered at the beauty spot on Sunday night for a festival celebrating the Jewish holiday Hanukkah.
A social media post previously advertised a Chanukah by the sea event to be held at the Bondi Beach playground. It had been billed as a "night of family fun."
An eyewitness, named only as Barry, told the BBC he was attending the Hanukkah event at Bondi Beach with his kids when the gunshots rang out.
He said two men were on a bridge and they started shooting at the crowd and there were bodies on the ground. He escaped with his children and jumped into a friend's car and sped away.
Prime minister Anthony Albanese said: "The scenes in Bondi are shocking and distressing. 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."
Daily Star Sunday
Police have confirmed there are "multiple fatalities" after the gun horror on Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia. It is feared at least 10 people, including children and police officer, are dead
At least 12 have been confirmed to have been shot dead after gunmen opened fire at a Hanukkah event on Sydney's iconic Bondi Beach.
Two gunmen were seen in sickening social media footage firing more than 50 bullets into a crowd of worshippers gathered on the beach at around 6.40pm local time.
A New South Wales Police Force spokeswoman confirmed that 10 people have been killed. She did not give details of the fatalities.
But Australia news outlet News.com.au said children and a police officer are said to be among those killed.
Police say two shooters have been "neutralised", while there is an active police scene to clear the area of suspected bombs.
Two people were also arrested in connection with the horror and gun was also recovered from the scene.
Shocking social media footage shows beachgoers fleeing for their lives. Police told people to avoid the area and take shelter as they battled to get a grip on the situation.
Two police officers are reportedly injured, although the severity of their injuries is unknown. Police also said it is not known at this stage if the incident is connected to the Hanukkah event taking place on the beach.
A huge emergency service operation was scrambled after calls were made at 6.45pm of of multiple people shot at Bondi beach.
A NSW Ambulance spokesperson said: "We responded with more than 26 resources, including medical teams by helicopter and roads intensive care paramedics and special operations paramedics.
"Currently (we are) treating multiple patients at the scene (and) we’ve already transported four to St Vincent’s hospital, one to RPA, one to St George."
Footage from the scene appeared to show two people dressed in black firing near the beach.
More shocking video shows hundreds of beachgoers fleeing in panic as dozens of gunshots rang out.
Large crowds had gathered at the beauty spot on Sunday night for a festival celebrating the Jewish holiday Hanukkah.
A social media post previously advertised a Chanukah by the sea event to be held at the Bondi Beach playground. It had been billed as a "night of family fun."
An eyewitness, named only as Barry, told the BBC he was attending the Hanukkah event at Bondi Beach with his kids when the gunshots rang out.
He said two men were on a bridge and they started shooting at the crowd and there were bodies on the ground. He escaped with his children and jumped into a friend's car and sped away.
Prime minister Anthony Albanese said: "The scenes in Bondi are shocking and distressing. 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."
Daily Star Sunday