Bondi Junction Westfield stabbing murders live coverage

Bondi killer Joel Cauchi's family have broken their silence to say their son's actions were 'horrific' and they have no issues with the officer who shot him dead. Cauchi stabbed six people to death on Saturday.

Six innocent people are dead after a lone knifeman went on a stabbing rampage at Bondi Junction Westfield on Saturday.

A hero cop ended the massacre when she shot the knifeman dead after he charged her.

Authorities are continuing to piece together how the tragedy unfolded as families and friends of the victims come to terms with the deaths.

Among the dead is a new mum who turned to strangers in a desperate bid to save her nine-month-old daughter who had also been stabbed multiple times.

Witnesses have told of their horror at seeing the knifeman run through the complex as they barricaded themselves in shop store rooms and cupboards.

Catch up on the day's breaking news as it unfolded below.

Originally published as Bondi Junction Westfield stabbing murders live coverage

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