A major police operation is currently under way, with multiple emergency vehicles on the scene at Western Avenue, which runs through the university campus, The Sydney Morning Herald reported.
Local media are reporting that one person has been taken to hospital. However, the extent of this person’s injuries are currently unknown.
“A police operation is under way on our Camperdown campus,” a university spokesperson told the university’s student newspaper.
University tutors said they had been given a lockdown notice.
“As a precautionary measure there may be an increased security and police presence on campus while investigations continue.
“The safety and wellbeing of our students, staff and members of the community is our priority, and we continue to work with authorities.”
More to come.