2 in custody as Australian police respond to ‘developing incident’ at Bondi Beach

Two people were taken into custody on Sunday as law enforcement officials responded to Australia’s popular Bondi Beach for a “developing incident,” the New South Wales Police Force said. 

Police in a social media message urged the public to avoid the area. Anyone who was there was told to seek shelter.

“Two people are in police custody at Bondi Beach; however, the police operation is ongoing and we continue to urge people to avoid the area,” police said in a subsequent message about 40 minutes later. “Please obey ALL police directions. Do not cross police lines.”

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