A shocking incident at a busy Sydney shopping centre has resulted in the arrest of a teenage girl, after a shopping trolley was allegedly thrown from an upper level, plummeting towards shoppers below.
The alarming event took place at the Chatswood Interchange shopping complex on Monday afternoon, sending waves of panic through the crowd. Eyewitnesses described a scene of sheer terror as the heavy metal trolley crashed down, miraculously missing pedestrians by mere inches.
New South Wales Police were swiftly called to the scene following multiple emergency calls. According to authorities, the trolley was allegedly deliberately pushed from a height, in what appears to have been a reckless and dangerous act.
A spokesperson for the NSW Police stated: "Officers attached to North Shore Police Area Command attended a shopping centre on Victoria Avenue following reports a trolley had been thrown from a level above. A teenage girl was arrested at the scene and is currently assisting police with their inquiries."
The arrested individual is believed to be 16 years old. She was taken to a local police station for questioning but has since been released pending further investigation. The precise motives behind the alleged act remain unclear.
Shoppers and staff at the centre were left visibly shaken. One witness recounted the moment of impact, stating the loud crash echoed through the building, drawing everyone's attention to the potential tragedy that was narrowly avoided.
This incident raises serious concerns about public safety and security within crowded retail spaces. Management at the Chatswood Interchange have been contacted for comment regarding their security protocols and any potential review of safety measures in the wake of this event.
The police investigation is ongoing, and authorities are reviewing CCTV footage from the centre to piece together the exact sequence of events.
