At least six people have been killed and seven more injured in a stabbing attack at Westfield Bondi Junction mall complex in Sydney, Australia, police said, as quoted by local media.
Initial unconfirmed reports put the death toll as a result of the attack at 4-6 people, adding that eight others, including a child, were injured.
Earlier on Saturday, a police operation was announced after reports of 'multiple stabbings' at the mall.
Hundreds of visitors were evacuated from the shopping centre following the incident. The mall has been locked down, with citizens advised to avoid the area.
One man was shot dead by police, he is believed to be one of the attackers, AFP reported, citing New South Wales Ambulance.
The suspected attacker has not been identified yet, and the motive for the attack was not immediately clear.
CCTV footage broadcast by local media showed a man running around the mall with a knife and injured people lying on the floor.