New Mum Among Victims in Sydney Stabbing Rampage

Published: 14 April 2024 at 03:15

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A 38-year-old new mum, Ash Good, was one of six people killed in a knifeman attack at Westfield Bondi Junction shopping centre in Sydney. Her infant daughter was severely injured. Two men nearby recounted how the mother threw her baby to them after being injured. Five of the six victims were women, with eight others sustaining stab wounds and being hospitalized. Witness accounts described chaotic scenes with individuals losing significant amounts of blood and bystanders and police scrambling to aid the injured.

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Mother dies after begging strangers to save her baby during Sydney stabbing spree

38-year-old Ash Good died in the hospital after being stabbed at Westfield Bondi Junction in Sydney during an unprovoked attack where six people were killed; her 9-month-old baby, Harriet, was also wounded. Witnesses described Good's immense courage as she handed her baby to strangers and begged for help, with graphic details of the injuries observed. The attacker was shot by a heroic cop, and the incident took place at a busy shopping center in Sydney's eastern suburbs. Authorities reported six dead and eight injured, with witnesses recounting the chaos and fear during the attack.

Multiple Fatalities and Injuries in Stabbing Attack at a Shopping Centre in Sydney

Five individuals have been killed, with several others in critical condition, after a stabbing incident at a shopping centre near Bondi Beach in Sydney. The lone attacker was shot dead by a single female police officer. The motive behind the attack remains unknown. The area has been evacuated, and injured individuals, including a baby, have been taken to the hospital. Authorities have not ruled out any possibilities regarding the nature of the attack, but confirm that there is no ongoing threat.

Video shows Sydney stabbing attack suspect in mall

This video can not be played A video posted on social media and verified by the BBC shows a knifeman who killed six people and injured several others at a mall in Sydney. The video also appears to show a member of the public confronting the suspect on an escalator. Read more on this story. Video shows Sydney stabbing attack suspect in mall. Video, 00:00:08 Video shows Sydney stabbing attack suspect in mall Up Next.

Irishman describes panic and chaos during Sydney shopping centre stabbing attack

Niall Naughton, an Irishman living in Sydney, was in a shop at Westfield Bondi Junction when a knifeman attacked, leading to panic and shoppers fleeing to safety. Staff guided customers into a basement where they hid until escaping. Six people died, and eight were injured, including a baby. Naughton described the distress and chaos, highlighting the uncertainty and fear during the attack. The Irish government confirmed no Irish citizens were killed or injured. Witnesses shared harrowing accounts of the stabbing, with shoppers running for their lives and law enforcement responding urgently.

Senior female police officer hailed as hero for confronting and shooting knifeman in Sydney

NSW Police Inspector Amy Scott, a senior female police officer, bravely confronted and shot dead a knifeman who killed six people at Westfield Bondi Junction in Sydney. She had been recognised previously for her courage, including receiving an award for Demonstrated Courage and Devotion to Duty in 2019. Inspector Scott, without protective gear, confronted the attacker alone, saving lives and administering CPR to victims. Australia's Prime Minister and NSW Police Commissioner praised her bravery. The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission is investigating her actions.

Royals Condolence for Victims of Sydney Knife Attack

King Charles III and Queen Camilla, as well as Prince William and Princess Kate, expressed shock and horror over the knife attack in Sydney. They extended their thoughts to the families affected and praised the bravery of first responders. Princess Kate's statement marked her first public appearance since disclosing her cancer diagnosis. The royals' heartfelt messages were shared on their official platform following the tragic events in Australia.

How an abandoned baby led to strip-searches in Qatar

This video can not be played A British grandmother says she is still in shock after being subjected to an invasive medical examination by Qatari officials on the tarmac of Dohas Hamad International Airport in October 2020. The authorities were looking for the mother of a newborn baby which had been found in a plastic bag in a rubbish bin in the departures lounge. Speaking exclusively to the BBC, Mandy says that what happened to her and many other women that night felt like an assault and a violation for which they have received no apology. Now a group of five Australian women, including Anna (who did not want to use her real name), who were strip-searched and examined during the incident, are suing the authorities in Qatar and the national airline. They have filed legal action in the New South Wales Supreme Court in Sydney.

New Mum Among Victims in Sydney Stabbing Rampage

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