Westfield shopping centre reopens after fatal stabbings

ABC NEWS (Australia)

One week since six people were murdered in a stabbing attack at Westfield Bondi junction shopping centre. People are returning to the centre, as they try to move on, while still honouring the victims.

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00:00 Customers have returned to Westfield Bondi Junction for weekend shopping, the first time

00:06 since the horrific stabbing attack occurred here a week ago.

00:10 Six people were killed and many others were injured inside the shopping centre.

00:15 Businesses reopened here for the first time yesterday and customers who were here said

00:19 it was an eerie feeling being back at the site of such a horrific crime.

00:24 But it hasn't been a complete return to normal.

00:27 No music is playing inside the shopping centre and there are also no ads on display.

00:33 Instead there are images of black ribbons throughout the centre in honour of those who

00:37 were tragically killed.

00:39 Security has also been increased.

00:41 Guards are now wearing stab-proof vests and local police and mental health volunteers

00:46 are also on hand.

00:48 The nine-month-old baby who was stabbed in the attack remains in a stable condition at

00:53 Sydney Children's Hospital.

00:55 Security guard Mohammad Taha is also recovering well from his stomach wounds.

01:01 Yesterday he received some extra special news.

01:03 He has been granted permanent residency to stay in Australia by the federal government.

01:08 Mr Taha is from Pakistan and no doubt that extra good news has buoyed his spirits.

01:14 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is saying he displayed extraordinary courage during

01:18 the attack, putting the safety of others before himself.

01:21 [BLANK_AUDIO]

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