Bondi Junction mass stabbing offender had no prior arrests: Qld Police

Queensland Police Assistant Commissioner Roger Lowe has provided an update on the identity of the Bondi Junction mass stabbing offender. The knifeman was shot dead by a female police officer who was nearby the Westfield when the attack unfolded and rushed to the scene to help. Police identified Joel Cauchi as the 40-year-old knifeman who was shot dead by the officer. The police also confirmed the offender suffered from mental health issues. “He is a person whom has been identified as being known to the Queensland Police Service,” Assistant Commissioner Lowe said during a media conference. “In that regard, whilst the investigations are in their infancy and we are still conducting thorough investigations to assist New South Wales, I can say the man has never been arrested by police in Queensland, nor has he been charged with any criminal offence. “He has been in contact with police, primarily in the last four to five years would be the most contact we had with him.”