Sydney Airport lockdown after person arrested by police
A man has been arrested after a police firearm was discharged during a dramatic confrontation at the T2 domestic terminal at Sydney Airport.
Australian Federal Police have confirmed the man was arrested on Wednesday morning.
'An investigation into the incident has been launched and a crime scene has been established,' police said in a statement.
'There were no injuries as a result of the incident and there is no ongoing threat to the public.
'Further comment will be provided at an appropriate time.'
A man has been arrested after a police firearm was discharged at Sydney Airport. Picture: 2GB
A spokesperson for Sydney Airport media earlier confirmed an altercation had taken place at a domestic terminal of the Mascot airport on Wednesday morning.
'Sydney Airport is currently assisting Australian Federal Police following an incident earlier this morning,' a statement read.
'No injuries occurred as a result of the incident.
An airport spokesperson said the incident did not cause any disruption to flights. Picture: NewsWire / Nikki Short
A police firearm was discharged during the incident. Picture: NewsWire / Nikki Short
'An arrest has been made and the airport is operating normally.'
It has been reported the incident sent part of the T2 terminal into lockdown, according to 2GB's Ben Fordham.
Video obtained by 2GB showed a man pinned to floor by at least two other men, with a AFP officer brandishing a rifle kneeling on the floor next to the group.
The incident reportedly plunged part of the airport into lockdown. Picture: NewsWire / Jeremy Piper.
A witness told 2GB they were in the Jetstar terminal 'on the other side of the coffee shop when the gun went off'.
'It was loud, everyone hit the deck,' they said.
'I think it was a police gun. I think it was fired during the initial struggle.'
The lockdown had reportedly since been lifted.
Sydney Airport did not report any flight disruptions, with domestic arrivals and departures running to schedule.
The T2 terminal is predominantly serviced by Jetstar, Qantas' low-cost subsidiary, and Virgin Australia.
Jetstar were contacted for comment but said it was a matter for the AFP.
More to come.
Originally published as Man arrested after police firearm discharged inside Sydney Airport T2 terminal
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