SYDNEY - A peaceful afternoon at a suburban shopping centre turned into a scene of terror today as a stabbing rampage at Theresa Park sent shoppers fleeing for their lives and triggered a massive police response across Sydney.
Chaos Erupts in Broad Daylight
Emergency services descended on the bustling shopping precinct following multiple distress calls reporting a violent knife attack. Witnesses described scenes of panic as shoppers and staff scrambled to safety while the assailant remained at large.
"The speed at which this unfolded was terrifying," one shaken witness told reporters from behind police cordons. "One moment people were doing their regular shopping, the next there was screaming and people running everywhere."
Massive Police Operation Underway
New South Wales Police have launched one of their largest manhunts in recent memory, with specialist units including the Dog Squad and PolAir helicopter scouring the area for the suspected attacker.
Police have established an extensive crime scene spanning multiple shops within the centre, with forensic teams working meticulously to gather evidence. All entrances to the shopping complex remain sealed as investigators piece together the sequence of events.
Community in Shock
The attack has sent shockwaves through the tight-knit Theresa Park community, with local schools implementing lockdown procedures as a precautionary measure.
"This is the kind of thing you never expect to happen in your own neighbourhood," said a local resident who asked not to be named. "Theresa Park is normally such a quiet, family-friendly area."
What We Know So Far:
- Multiple stabbing victims reported at Theresa Park shopping centre
- Police hunting single male suspect armed with a knife
- Massive emergency service presence including paramedics and multiple police units
- Area remains in lockdown with public urged to avoid the vicinity
- No confirmed motive established at this stage
The incident continues to develop, with police expected to provide further updates as the manhunt progresses and more information comes to light.
