Heroic female police officer single-handedly takes down a stabbing suspect in Sydney (Australia)

According to Knowledge , Daily Mail reported that a knife attack occurred at the Westfield Bondi Junction shopping center in Sydney on the afternoon of April 13 (local time). The attacker was present at the shopping center at 3:00 p.m. and left, and he returned at 3:20 p.m. with a knife.

The suspect then began attacking people, killing at least six people and injuring many others. The shopping mall was locked down at 4 p.m.

A female police officer shot and killed a stabbing suspect at Westfield Bondi Junction shopping centre in Sydney on April 13. Photo: Daily Mail.

New South Wales Police Commissioner Karen Webb said the Sydney stabbing suspect was a 40-year-old man and the attack was not believed to be terrorism-related.

“Initial investigations indicate this individual acted alone,” Anthony Cooke, assistant commissioner of New South Wales police, said at a press conference. The suspect’s identity has not been released.

The attacker was reportedly shot dead at the scene by a female police officer. The female officer approached the attacker, who was wielding a large kitchen knife and refused to drop her weapon, before opening fire on him.

After the attacker fell, the policewoman and a colleague checked on the suspect and provided first aid. Paramedics arrived and continued to provide first aid, but he died at the scene.

Police work outside Westfield Bondi Junction shopping centre. Photo: Reuters.

In a statement the same day, Prime Minister Albanese described the Sydney shopping centre attack as a horrific act of violence targeting innocent people on an ordinary Saturday, according to Tuoi Tre .

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese praised the policewoman's bravery. "She is certainly a hero. There is no doubt that she saved many lives through her actions," said Prime Minister Albanese.

The policewoman was working at the shopping centre when the attack happened, a detective and duty officer at nearby Waverley Police Station, sources said.

Australian authorities are currently investigating to determine the attacker's motive.

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