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Heroic Australian Police Officer Saves Lives in Sydney Knife Attack

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At least six people have been killed and multiple are in critical condition after a knifeman went on a rampage at a shopping centre in Sydney. A lone police officer confronted the attacker and shot him dead, saving lives. The Australian Prime Minister commends the officer's heroism.

The Australia n Prime Minister Anthony Albanese commended the lone officer’s ‘heroism' during the incident which 'no doubt saved lives'. At least six people have been killed and multiple are in critical condition after a knifeman went on a rampage at a shopping centre in Sydney on Saturday afternoon.A New South Wales Police inspector, who was the first respondent at the scene, confronted the attacker and shot him dead as he raised a knife and lunged at her.

She said that one of the women died in hospital from her injuries and the others died at the scene.Ms Webb also said that there are 'about eight' people currently being treated in hospital for different injuries, including a nine-month-old baby who is receiving surgery.The knifeman, 40, was known to police and the incident is not believed to be terror-related, she added."We know a little bit about this person but are waiting to confirm his identification," she said.

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