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Man shot dead and two police officers stabbed during Melbourne 'counter-terrorism operation'
Source: The Independent (UK)
A man has been shot dead by police in Melbourne during a counter-terrorism operation where two officers were stabbed.
He made repeated threats against the Australian Prime Minister, Tony Abbott, moments before being shot, ABC news reported.
The unnamed man is believed to be a "person of interest" being investigated over alleged terrorism offences.
He was among several people who recently had their passports cancelled by authorities as part of counter-terrorism measures.
Read more: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/australasia/man-shot-dead-and-two-police-officers-stabbed-during-melbourne-counterterrorism-operation-9750969.html
