Security Guard Weapons Under Review After NSW Stabbings

Weapon restrictions for security guards in NSW will be reviewed after a deadly mass stabbing at a Sydney shopping centre, although the government has already ruled out access to firearms. Faraz Tahir, a security worker at Westfield Bondi Junction, was one of six people killed in the attack, prompting calls for guards to be armed with weapons such as pepper spray, handcuffs, batons and even Tasers. Under rules governing the most common security licence class in NSW, officers are empowered to patrol, protect or guard property but cannot be armed. Premier Chris Minns said he would not make any immediate changes, but there would be a review of the regulations – except those relating to firearms....