Georgian citizen among victims of attack in Sydney shopping center

A citizen of Georgia died as a result of an attack in a shopping center in Sydney. The information was confirmed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia.

According to the agency, the Embassy of Georgia is in contact with the family members of the deceased and relevant procedures are underway.

"The Georgian side is aware of the death of a Georgian and Australian citizens as a result of an attack on a shopping center in Sydney. Our condolences to the family members of the deceased and also to the Government and people of Australia for those who lost their lives in the said incident. The Georgian side expresses concern over the incident. The Embassy of Georgia is in contact with the family members of the deceased and relevant procedures are underway", the agency noted.

As a result of an attack by a person armed with a knife in a shopping center in Sydney, six people died, including the attacker.

According to The Guardian, the attacker was shot dead by a police officer. The gunman who broke into Sydney's Westfield Bondi Junction shopping center acted alone, police said. Several people injured as a result of the attack have been taken to the hospital.