In pictures: how the Bondi Westfield attack unfolded

An ordinary Saturday at the shops in Sydney’s east turned to carnage, with shocking scenes of violence and heroism emerging from inside.

Distraught shoppers outside Westfield Bondi Junction, where a knifeman killed six people before being shot dead.

The killing of six innocent people in a knife attack at Sydney’s Westfield Bondi Junction has shocked the country. Here’s how the incident unfolded on Saturday, in pictures:

Stabbing victims are tended to inside the Chanel boutique.

The knifeman jogs through the centre during the attack.

A police inspector checks the condition of the knife attacker after shooting him dead mid-rampage.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese addresses the country over the Bondi killings. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Paramedics with stretchers respond to the incident.

Six people died int he attack.

A member of the public, armed with a bollard, attempts to stop the attacker, right, on an escalator in the centre.

Police say the attack was not terror-related.

Distressed shoppers leave the centre under escort.

A major police operation gets underway at Westfield Bondi Junction. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Monique Harmer

Officers inside the centre, which has been declared a crime scene.

Thousands were inside the centre at the time.

Staff are evacuated from the centre.