A video has revealed the heroic moment that a bystander tackles and disarms one of the alleged gunmen at Bondi Beach in Australia.
Earlier this morning (14 December), 12 people were confirmed dead and multiple others injured after a shooting at Sydney's famous Bondi Beach.
Police have confirmed that one is a gunman, while a second shooter is in police custody in a critical condition.
It has now been confirmed that the incident was a terror attack.
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"The fact that it is the first day of Hannukah, the types of weapons... some of the other items we found at the scene - as I said, we have found the improvised explosive device in a car which is linked to the deceased offender," said Commissioner Lanyon in a recent update, according to the BBC.
With emergency services called at about 6:45pm local time in Australia, the force previously said two shooters had been 'neutralised', while there is an exclusion zone established and specialised equipment brought in to clear the area of suspected improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
Since the devastating incident took place, videos taken at the scene have been circulating online.
In one shocking clip, a member of the public can be seen tackling an alleged shooter to the ground, risking his own life in the process.
In the video, the man can be seen crouching behind a car, before sneaking up on the alleged shooter from behind as he fires shots.
The man jumps onto the man with the gun, before tackling him to the ground and taking his firearm away from him. He then points the gun in his direction as another member of the public appears.
The video then shows the alleged gunman running off, before panning towards a bridge, which shows another suspected shooter firing shots.
The member of the public in question has since been hailed a hero for his bravery.
One person wrote online: "Absolute hero wow. So brave."
While another said: "There are good men on this earth. This is one of them absolute hero. Wish I could thank him personally."
Premier Chris Minns paid tribute to the man, calling him a 'genuine hero'.
He said: "That man is a genuine hero, and I've got no doubt there are many, many people alive tonight as a result of his bravery."
Following the incident, a statement from NSW Police reads: "A police operation is ongoing after a public place shooting by two men at Bondi Beach earlier today.
“Ten people have been confirmed dead, including a man believed to be one of the shooters. The second alleged shooter is in a critical condition. At this time, a further 11 people are reported to be injured, two of which are police officers.”
A further statement adds: "Officers attached to Eastern Suburbs Police Area Command attended assisted by multiple resources across the city.
“A number of suspicious items located in the vicinity are being examined by specialist officers, and an exclusion zone is in place. A multi-agency response is continuing.
“An extensive crime scene has been established and inquiries are now under way. There have been no reports of any other incidents in Sydney connected to this incident.”
LADbible has reached out to New South Wales Police for comment.
Topics: Australia, Crime, News, World News, Terrorism
Lucy Devine