Former England captain Michael Vaughan has described listening to gunshots throughout Sunday’s terrorist assault at Bondi Seashore as “terrifying”.
Vaughan, who’s in Australia commentating on the Ashes, was locked inside a restaurant “a number of hundred yards from Bondi” for a number of hours alongside his spouse, sister-in-law, two daughters, and a pal.
The 51-year-old, who’s staying in close by Coogee and had spent the day along with his household watching his son’s cricket match, was on his telephone exterior the restaurant when he heard what he thought was “fireworks” coming from the seashore earlier than being informed to get inside by a bouncer.
Authorities have confirmed that not less than 15 civilians, together with one youngster, have been killed within the assault, which focused a Hanukkah celebration on the seashore held by Sydney’s Jewish group.
Chatting with BBC Radio 5 Dwell, Vaughan stated: “Yesterday was a surreal day that I do not actually wish to undergo once more.
“I am deeply saddened by the whole lot that has gone on.
“To be 300 yards away, in a pub locked away, scary instances.
“I have a look at Bondi and Sydney particularly – it is like my second residence. Australia is an incredible nation, and it is most likely one of many international locations in the entire world the place I at all times say it is the most secure. It is the most secure place.”
Police have confirmed a father and son have been the alleged shooters, with the older man killed on the scene and the opposite in hospital in a essential situation.
Writing in The Telegraph, external, Vaughan added: “Like most individuals, I’ve been at residence watching terrorist assaults unfold in London, or Manchester, close to the place I reside.
“That each one feels very near residence, and is horrifying. However to be so shut you could hear it taking place is terrifying.”
