Overview
- New South Wales Police said they are responding at Bondi Beach and asked anyone nearby to take shelter and others to stay away.
- Police stated that two individuals are in custody in connection with the developing incident.
- Local media reported gunfire at the beach, a detail that has not been independently confirmed.
- The alerts concern one of Sydney’s busiest tourist areas in peak season, with presenters noting many UK backpackers travel there now.
- BBC Breakfast interrupted its live programme to relay the advisory and said updates would continue on the BBC News Channel and website.