Sydney Airport is plunged into lockdown after 'gun was fired in terminal' - as video emerges of dramatic arrest
Witnesses say two officers quickly wrestled the man to the ground, and the gun went off during the struggle.
The man, who has not been identified, was filmed shouting expletives as officers pinned him to the floor.
No one was injured, and the airport confirmed flights continued as normal.
'Sydney Airport is currently assisting Australian Federal Police following an incident earlier this morning,' a spokesperson said.
'An arrest has been made and the airport is operating normally.'
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