The 34-year-old allegedly struck an officer with a knife in Middleton Grange before he was shotFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastA knife-wielding man has been shot dead in Sydney’s southwest after he allegedly attempted to stab a police officer, who narrowly avoided “catastrophic injuries”.Emergency services were called to Bird Walton Avenue in Middleton Grange, about 40km from the CBD, about 11pm on Saturday following reports a man was armed with a knife.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading…
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Author : Australian Associated Press
Publish date : 2024-07-28 04:23:09
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