Heavily-armed tactical officers dressed in head-to-toe camouflage were seen arresting a group of males in southwest Sydney.
Images from the scene showed several officers standing over the group of five men at intersection of George and Campbell Sts, in Liverpool, about 5pm on Thursday.
It’s understood Counter Terrorism, NSW Police Public Order and Riot Squad officers were in attendance.
‘A police operation is underway on George Street, Liverpool,’ NSW Police said in a statement.
‘There is no ongoing risk to the community.
‘Further information will be available later today.’
A pair of 4WDs at the scene appeared to have crashed into the front of a white hatchback.
Some stunned witnesses reported seeing a police Landcruiser ram a white Hyundai with Victorian licence plates, which was carrying the men.
Tactical officers arrested a group of men in Liverpool
NSW Police issued an alert to stay out of the area about 5pm on Thursday
Five men were arrested at intersection of George and Campbell Sts
Heavily armed officers attended the scene
It’s understood Counter Terrorism, NSW Police Public Order and Riot Squad officers were present
One of the men was taken from the scene in a gurney
One of the men was seen being taken from the scene on a gurney.
A sixth man was arrested by police in a nearby laneway.
Businesses surrounding the incident, including a medical centre, have been locked down.
More to come…
