Sydney Airport's domestic terminal was placed into partial lockdown following an incident in which a police firearm was discharged during the arrest of a man. The confrontation occurred near a crowded cafe in the T2 terminal, where the man reportedly attempted to grab a police officer's gun. Federal Police, assisted by witnesses, subdued and arrested the individual. The incident caused chaotic scenes as passengers fled for safety. Subsequently, the man was rearrested within days at Central Station, facing new allegations including assaulting a police officer and involvement in a rampage that injured four people. Authorities continue to investigate the case amid heightened security concerns at the airport.
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