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Man arrested after police firearm discharged inside Sydney domestic airport Man arrested after police firearm discharged inside Sydney domestic airport
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Airport spokesman said no injuries resulted from the incident at terminal twoAirport spokesman said no injuries resulted from the incident at terminal two
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A man has been arrested after an incident at Sydney airport this morning that involved a police firearm being discharged inside the T2 domestic terminal.A man has been arrested after an incident at Sydney airport this morning that involved a police firearm being discharged inside the T2 domestic terminal.
An Australian federal police spokesperson said the agency has launched an investigation into the incident and a crime scene had been established. There was no ongoing threat to the public.An Australian federal police spokesperson said the agency has launched an investigation into the incident and a crime scene had been established. There was no ongoing threat to the public.
An airport spokesperson said there were no injuries, and said the facility was operating as normal after the incident was resolved.An airport spokesperson said there were no injuries, and said the facility was operating as normal after the incident was resolved.
“Sydney airport is currently assisting Australian federal police following an incident earlier this morning,” the spokesperson said.“Sydney airport is currently assisting Australian federal police following an incident earlier this morning,” the spokesperson said.
“No injuries occurred as a result of the incident. An arrest has been made and the airport is operating normally.”“No injuries occurred as a result of the incident. An arrest has been made and the airport is operating normally.”
Footage from the scene shared by Sydney radio station 2GB via social media shows an individual on the ground, close to cafe serving and dining areas, being restrained by at least three others.