The Sydney shopping center that was the site of a vicious stabbing attack may resume to the public on Friday.
In the Westfield Bondi Junction assault on Saturday, six people were killed. In intensive treatment are still two patients.
When the store reopens, security and police presence will be increased, according to Scentre Group, which runs Westfield stores in Australia and New Zealand.
A” group representation time” will be held at the store on Thursday to allow visitors to pay their respects.
On-site counseling services will be provided.
Elliott Rusanow, chief executive officer of the Scentre Group, said,” It is a time of remembrance and to pay our respects to what has happened here, and the survivors of the tragedy that happened around.”
” It is a recognition that things do n’t return back to normal immediately. “
According to Mr. Rusanow, The Westfield Group will be putting in more stringent security measures in all of its malls, such as requiring security personnel to use more protective gear.
Some shops may choose not to resume on Friday, he said. ” It will be their choice when they do so,” he said.
He added that some people had already taken the time to go to the place where their loved ones were killed, and that all the victims ‘ people had also been.
The victims of the attack were Pikria Darchia, 55; Ashlee Good, 38; Faraz Tahir, 30; Dawn Singleton, 25; Jade Young, 47; and Yixuan Cheng, who is believed to be in her 20s.
Joel Cauchi, the intruder, was afterwards shot killed by the authorities.
Twelve individuals, including Ms Good’s girl woman, were taken to hospital for their injury.
The invasion has horrified Australia, where large killings are unique.
The New South Wales government has announced a assessment into the arms security guards that are allowed to use in crowded areas like shopping centers and hospitals following the attack.