Two individuals had been taken into custody on Sunday as legislation enforcement officers responded to Australia’s common Bondi Seaside for a “growing incident,” the New South Wales Police Power stated.
“The scenes in Bondi are stunning and distressing,” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia stated in a press release. “Police and emergency responders are on the bottom working to avoid wasting lives. My ideas are with each individual affected.”
Police in a social media message urged the general public to keep away from the world. Anybody who was there was instructed to hunt shelter.
Armed police work on the scene after a taking pictures incident at Bondi Seaside in Sydney, Australia, on Dec. 14, 2025.
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“Two individuals are in police custody at Bondi Seaside; nevertheless, the police operation is ongoing and we proceed to induce individuals to keep away from the world,” police stated in a subsequent message about 40 minutes later. “Please obey ALL police instructions. Don’t cross police traces.”
Police didn’t instantly element the character of the “incident,” however images from the scene appeared to indicate a heavy police presence and emergency response, together with a number of individuals being transported by stretchers.

Emergency staff transport an individual on a stretcher after a reported taking pictures at Bondi Seaside, in Sydney, Australia, on Dec. 14, 2025.
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Albanese in his assertion stated he was in touch with New South Wales officers, together with the native premier.
“We’re working with the NSW Police and can present additional updates as extra info is confirmed,” he stated. “I urge individuals within the neighborhood to observe info from the NSW Police.”
It is a growing story. Please examine again for updates.