Survivor of Bondi Beach Massacre: "Police Were There, They Did Nothing" | WATCH

As investigations continue into Sunday's deadly terrorist attack on a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach, which killed at least 12 people and injured dozens, an unverified claim circulating online alleges that four New South Wales police officers were present when the shooting began but failed to intervene promptly.

An eyewitness claimed four officers were on site at the start of the gunfire and that the attack lasted approximately 20 minutes without police returning fire, drawing comparisons to criticized delayed responses in incidents like the Uvalde school shooting in the United States.

No official statements from NSW Police have corroborated the presence of exactly four officers at the precise location of the "Chanukah by the Sea" event when shots were first fired around 6:40–6:47 p.m. AEDT.

Reports consistently highlight a rapid police response:

Emergency calls were received around 6:45–6:47 p.m.

The first public police alert was issued at 6:57 p.m., urging the public to avoid the area and take shelter.

Witnesses described police vehicles "streaming in" shortly after the initial shots, with officers arriving within minutes.

Due to ongoing concerns over antisemitism, heightened security measures, including patrols, have been in place for Jewish community events across Sydney. While some police presence in the broader Bondi area is likely, no evidence confirms armed officers were stationed directly at the gathering in advance.

Authorities confirmed police engaged the two gunmen: One was fatally shot by officers, the second was critically injured and taken into custody (with crucial assistance from a heroic bystander who disarmed him), and two officers were among the wounded.

NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon emphasized that the threat was neutralized swiftly, preventing further loss of life. The investigation remains active, with potential new details on timelines and security arrangements expected in coming days.