Former England captain Michael Vaughan was “locked in a restaurant in Bondi" during the mass shooting, which killed 12 people.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan , who is currently in Australia as a broadcaster for the ongoing Ashes 2025-26 series, was “locked in a restaurant in Bondi” as two suspected shooters opened fire at the iconic Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, on Sunday, killing ten people and wounding multiple others. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Vaughan said it was a “scary” experience; however, he confirmed that he reached his home safely.

He also thanked the emergency services for springing into action, and he reserved praise for a bystander, who confronted the shooter.

“Being locked in a restaurant in Bondi was scary .. Now home safe .. but thanks so much

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