Young man charged after explosion inside Westfield shopping centre bathroom
A 21-year-old man has been charged over a small explosion inside a Westfield bathroom in Sydney’s south.
The explosion in the Westfield Miranda toilets occurred about 2pm on Wednesday and reportedly knocked at least one person to the ground.
A 21-year-old man was allegedly seen carrying chemicals shortly before the explosion and is believed to have entered the bathroom, 7NEWS understands.
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Several bottles, a knife, and other items were allegedly located by police upon arrival and seized for further forensic analysis.
The small explosion injured one man who was inside the toilets at the time.
It’s understood he suffered a perforated eardrum.
The 21-year-old man was arrested by police and taken to Sutherland Police Station before being transported to Sutherland Hospital for treatment to a minor injury.
His intentions are not yet known.
The 21-year-old has now been charged with creating a false belief of danger and possessing non-firearm with discharging irritant as well as a knife in a public place.
The shopping centre was not evacuated at the time.
Originally published on 7NEWS
