NSW police detain multiple men in Sydney’s Liverpool; here is what we know so far

A major police operation in Sydney's Liverpool was underway on Thursday, December 18 in Liverpool, NSW, after heavily armed officers detained several men following a vehicle collision in Sydney’s south-west, according to multiple media reports, including The Daily Telegraph. The Sydney Morning Herald reported that at least five men were pulled from a crashed vehicle at the intersection of George Street and Campbell Street in Liverpool after it collided with police as part of an operation involving multiple arrests. Images from the scene showed the men lying on the road and footpath with their hands zip-tied as officers secured the area.

The NSW Police Force confirmed the operation in a brief statement posted on X, saying there was no ongoing threat to public safety. “A police operation is underway on George Street, Liverpool. There is no ongoing risk to the community. Further information will be available later today,” NSW Police said.



According to Liverpool NSW news reports, including News.com.au, the operation took place next to a primary school, prompting nearby businesses, including a medical centre, to be placed on lockdown as a precaution.

The outlet reported that a police LandCruiser was used to ram a white Hyundai, which was carrying several occupants. Tactical officers armed with long-arm weapons were seen exiting police vehicles and detaining the individuals on the footpath.

Photos and videos of the detentions circulated online shortly after the incident, though police have not released the identities of those arrested or confirmed the exact number of people taken into custody.



The Liverpool Sydney operation comes four days after recent violent incidents elsewhere in the city. On Sunday, December 14, Bondi was the site of one of the deadliest terror attacks in modern Australian history, prompting increased vigilance by law enforcement across metropolitan Sydney. However, police have not clarified if these two incidents are linked.