Westfield Miranda: ‘Explosion’ rocks Sydney shopping centre
Terrified shoppers were forced to run for their lives after a ‘small’ explosion in the toilets of one of Sydney’s busiest shopping centres.
Police were called to Westfield Miranda in the city’s south end at around 2pm on Wednesday after reports of a man throwing bottles into a first-floor toilet.
The man is said to have had bottles full of chemicals with him and thrown them into the toilet until one exploded.
Police have seized several bottles for forensic examination.
A 21-year-old was arrested nearby and taken to Sutherland Police Station, where he is assisting with enquiries. No charges have been laid.
A bomb threat hit Westfield Miranda in Sydney after shoppers reported a man throwing bottles – one of which exploded – into the first floor toilet at 2pm on Wednesday
Police arrested a 21-year-old man at the mall. Pictured is an officer at the scene
Several crime scenes have been identified in the shopping center.
A shocked man told 7News that he had fallen and suffered a perforated eardrum as a result of the explosion.
A New South Wales Police spokesperson confirmed that “there is no ongoing threat and the shopping centre has not been evacuated”.
The police investigation is still ongoing
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.