Former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan has revealed he was ‘locked in a restaurant’ during Sunday’s terrifying shooting on Bondi Beach. Revellers had been enjoying a happy evening of celebration at the world-famous beach close to the city. Two gunmen then reportedly got out of a car and started shooting at about 6.40pm.
New South Wales Police say 11 people have been killed in the shooting. Officers say 29 people have been taken to hospital – including a child.
A Jewish Hanukkah celebration had started in the area of the shooting, according to ABC News. Hanukkah, also known as Chanukah, is an eight-day festival of light.
And Vaughan has revealed he was caught up in events in Bondi. The cricket pundit is in Australia to cover The Ashes and posted on X (Twitter) that he was locked in a restaurant during the incident.
He said: « Being locked in a restaurant in Bondi was scary… now home safe… but thanks so much to the emergency services and the guy who confronted the terrorist… thoughts with all who have been affected… xxx. »
Bondi Beach is a favourite spot for tourists and expats. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has stated that she plans to discuss the incident at Bondi Beach with her Australian counterpart later on Sunday.
« I’ve just seen the breaking news as I’ve arrived into the studio here this morning, » she told the BBC‘s Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg show
« I can fully understand the anxiety this might be causing people here at home about relatives over in Australia, but first and foremost, our thoughts must be with the victims of this attack in Australia and with the Australian people as well.
« We will obviously watch closely as details emerge of what exactly has happened, and I’ll be talking to my Australian counterpart later on today. »
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said: « The scenes in Bondi are shocking and distressing. Police and emergency responders are on the ground working to save lives. My thoughts are with every person affected.
« I just have spoken to the AFP commissioner and the NSW premier. We are working with NSW Police and will provide further updates as more information is confirmed.
« I urge people in the vicinity to follow information from the NSW Police. »
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