Four people, including a police officer, were injured in a stabbing attack in Sydney early Sunday morning. The incident, which took place following a crash in the southern suburb of Engadine, adds to a troubling series of knife assaults in Australia’s largest city this year.
A man who fled the scene has been apprehended, and authorities have assured the public that there is no ongoing threat.New South Wales Police Minister Yasmin Catley confirmed there were no fatalities in the attack.
The stabbing occurred after a car crash, with aerial footage from the Australian Broadcasting Corp. showing two damaged vehicles cordoned off with police tape.
Sydney, a city of 5 million, has been grappling with an increase in knife attacks. In response, the New South Wales government has introduced tougher knife laws. In June, state parliament passed legislation allowing police to use electronic metal detectors at shopping centers, sporting events, and public transport stations without a warrant.
This year has seen several high-profile knife attacks in Sydney, including a tragic incident in April where six people were killed and twelve others injured at a mall in Bondi.
A man who fled the scene has been apprehended, and authorities have assured the public that there is no ongoing threat.New South Wales Police Minister Yasmin Catley confirmed there were no fatalities in the attack.
The stabbing occurred after a car crash, with aerial footage from the Australian Broadcasting Corp. showing two damaged vehicles cordoned off with police tape.
Sydney, a city of 5 million, has been grappling with an increase in knife attacks. In response, the New South Wales government has introduced tougher knife laws. In June, state parliament passed legislation allowing police to use electronic metal detectors at shopping centers, sporting events, and public transport stations without a warrant.
This year has seen several high-profile knife attacks in Sydney, including a tragic incident in April where six people were killed and twelve others injured at a mall in Bondi.