Bondi Beach terror 'bomb threat' as police urge public to stay away

Armed police in Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia (Image: Getty )

Police are warning the public to stay away from Bondi Beach as they work to defuse a possible 'explosive device' in the wake of a sickening terror attack that has left at least 10 dead.  According to Australia's ABC news, New South Wales (NSW) Police said there is an ongoing bomb threat in the location and they are working to disarm what they've described as an IED, or improvised explosive device.

The warning comes after  gunmen opened fire at Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia, during Sunday evening celebrations to mark the Jewish festival of light, Hanukkah. NSW Police said 10 people have been killed, including one of the shooters. Two men have been arrested. Twelve people were also injured, including multiple police officers responding to the incident. 

Dramatic footage and pictures are emerging from the incident, including a video of a hero bystander heroically tackling one of the gunman and managing to disarm him. 

Man tackles alleged gunman at Bondi Beach

People were advised to avoid the area, which is popular with British ex-pats, and take shelter as police responded.

Ambulance crews treated multiple patients at the scene in Sydney, according to a spokeswoman for New South Wales Ambulance. She said: "We were called to the scene around 6.45pm to reports of multiple people shot at Bondi Beach.

"We have got more than 40 resources there including helicopter and road crews and have treated multiple patients at the scene.

"We have so far transported 13 patients to various hospitals in Sydney."

A hero bystander tackles one of the gunmen (Image: X)