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Police said they had received information that “a violent act was possibly being planned” but said they had not found any connection “to the current police investigation to the Bondi terror attack”.
Video footage shows police – armed with long-arm guns, and wearing camouflage fatigues, body armour and helmets – arresting, searching and handcuffing the men.
It appears the men’s car had been intercepted and rammed to a stop.
One of the arrested men was seen on a stretcher, with a bloodied face and bandages around his head.
“Tactical Operations police responded to information received that a violent act was possibly being planned,” NSW Police said in a statement tonight.
“Police subsequently intercepted two cars as part of the investigation.
“As investigations continue, seven men are assisting police with their inquiries.
“At this point in time, police have not identified any connection to the current police investigation of the Bondi terror attack.”
The dramatic scene unfolded on the corner of George and Campbell streets in Liverpool, just across the road from a busy Westfield shopping centre.
Police said there was no ongoing threat to the public.
