Eight people were rushed to hospitals following a shooting at Sydney’s famous Bondi Beach on Sunday, Australian emergency services said.

A witness told AFP that he saw “two shooters in black” at the scene.

Australian police said two individuals are now in custody in connection with the reported shooting.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said a shooting Sunday at Sydney's Bondi beach was "shocking and distressing".

"Police and emergency responders are on the ground working to save lives. My thoughts are with every person affected," Albanese said in a statement shared by his office.

"I urge people in the vicinity to follow information from the (New South Wales) Police," he said.

The New South Wales Ambulance Service added that multiple people were treated at the scene before

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