Man allegedly wielding knives shot dead by police on Sydney’s lower north shore

Officers were called to Alexander Avenue in North Willoughby, behind a Harris Farm supermarket, after reports of a man threatening locals

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Police have shot dead a man allegedly wielding two knives in Sydney's lower north shore, after reports he was threatening residents.

Officers were called to Alexander Avenue in North Willoughby, behind a Harris Farm supermarket and suburban shopping strip, just before 11:30am on Thursday, after reports of a man threatening locals.