Knife attack in Sydney: Policist stops gunman

Knife attack in Sydney: Policist stops gunman

In a tragic incident in a shopping center in Sydney, six people were victims of a knife attack, which was carried out by the perpetrator. Among the victims were five women and one man while the attacker himself was shot by the police. Other people suffered serious injuries, including a nine -month -old baby, whose mother is also one of the victims.

The perpetrator, a 40-year-old man, was known to the police, but was not suspected of terrorist. Although reports on a possible second attacker initially circulated, this has not yet been confirmed. The police are currently not assuming a terrorist background of the crime, although the investigation is still going.

A policewoman showed extraordinary courage during the attack when she stopped the attacker and thus saved life. This commitment was praised by the Australian Prime Minister as heroic. The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of the fearless actions of police officers in such dangerous situations.

The incident triggered a shock wave in the city of Sydney because similar incidents in Australia are considered unusual. Although no terrorist background is assumed, the authorities are in an alarm -providing position, since the possibility of such attacks cannot be excluded. The solidarity and gratitude for the police and first aiders were widespread after the incident.