US Embassy Issues Travel Warning After Stabbing Rampage in Sydney

Sydney has been rocked by two stabbing incidents back-to-back.

Flowers are placed outside Westfield Shopping mall in honour of the victims in Bondi Junction, Australia, on April 16, 2024. Brendon Thorne/Getty Images

The U.S. Embassy and consulates in Australia have issued a notice for citizens to “remain vigilant” after the stabbing spree that occurred in Sydney on April 13.

“As this incident showed, dangerous events can occur in the most unexpected of areas,” the U.S. Embassy said.