A man has been shot after reports of multiple stabbings at a Sydney shopping centre sparked a major police response.

Crowds could be seen fleeing Westfield shopping centre near Australia's Bondi beach where local media say four people are dead.

Police declared a critical incident following the shooting of a man just before 16:00 local time (07:00BST; 08:00GMT) after reports of stabbings.

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