Summary
Seven people have died in a stabbing attack at Bondi Junction Westfield, a six-level shopping centre in Sydney’s east, including the attacker, who was shot dead by police. Here is what we know so far:
Police have identified the attacker as 40-year-old Queensland man Joel Cauchi.
They said the attack was not terror-related and that Cauchi had known mental health issues. He was known to police in Queensland, but not for significant offences. It is believed he came to New South Wales last month.
Five of the dead were women and one was a man, the NSW police commissioner, Karen Webb, said.
A lone police officer who was nearby tracked him through the centre before shooting him dead when he turned and raised his knife at her. She was later identified by police as Insp Amy Scott.
The centre remained closed on Sunday and a crime scene has been established.
Fourth victim named as Jade Young
Jade Young, 47, has been identified as another victim of the Bondi Junction stabbing.
Police have distributed this image of Young with the permission of her family.
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