This is the moment a man wrestled a gunman to the ground before aiming fire at the attacker.
Ten people have been confirmed dead after two men opened fire on Bondi beach in Sydney today, with at least a further 11 injured.
Two men have been arrested in relation to the incident, which is under investigation.
Two dead are believed to be police officers, while another is thought to be one of the gunmen.
People were advised to take cover and avoid the area as officers handled the developing situation.
A clip showed the moment a civilian took matters into his own hands and lunged at the attacker, seizing his weapon and pointing it back at him and firing.
New South Wales Police said in a statement: ‘Two people are in police custody at Bondi Beach; however, the police operation is ongoing and we continue to urge people to avoid the area.’
Bondi beach is a popular spot with both tourists and expats. It is as of yet unclear how many were injured following the attack.
The shooting reportedly occurred near a Chanukah celebration, although there is no evidence at this point to suggest it was targeted or hate-related.
Today marks the first day of the Jewish festival of light.
The Board of Deputies of British Jews said in a statement: ‘We are devastated to hear reports of a shooting attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, with multiple fatalities at a Jewish Hanukkah event.
‘While details emerge, we have been in touch with our Australian partners at the Executive Council of Australian Jewry to express our solidarity and offer our support.
‘We have also been in touch with the UK Government, who are monitoring the situation closely, to discuss the UK response.
‘The scourges of terrorism and antisemitism are shared, international challenges and need concerted and determined action to defeat them.’
Prime minister Anthony Albanese described the scenes as ‘shocking and distressing’.
He said: ‘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.’
Sir Keir Starmer said he was being updated on the ‘deeply distressing’ situation in Sydney.
British Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said she would discuss the issue with her Australian counterpart later today.
She told BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg: ‘I’ve just seen the breaking news as I’ve arrived into the studio here this morning.
‘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 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.’
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