Six people have been killed in a knife attack at Westfield Bondi Junction shopping centre in Sydney's east this afternoon, NSW Police say.
Nine people were stabbed by a man in the centre. Police said some of the victims are in a critical condition.
One of the victims is a small child.
The alleged offender was shot dead at the scene by a police officer.
NSW Police Assistant Commissioner Anthony Cooke said authorities are confident the man acted alone.