Football star Victor Radley reveals his partner and baby were at Bondi Junction Westfield just hours before horrific attack

Emotional Sydney Roosters NRL star Victor Radley and teammate Nat Butcher have expressed their shock and heartbreak following the horrific stabbing at Westfield Bondi Junction on Saturday.

Joel Cauchi, armed with a 30cm hunting knife, launched a sickening attack at Bondi Junction’s Westfield in Sydney’s east on Saturday afternoon.

He killed five women and a man and seriously injured 12 others, including a nine-month-old baby.

NSW Police Inspector Amy Scott responded by fatally shooting Cauchi, stopping the attack.

The victims included Dawn Singleton, daughter of entrepreneur John Singleton.

The Sydney Roosters have a strong connection with Bondi Junction and Nat Butcher (pictured) has also reached out to fans who may be struggling to cope with the terrible scenes.

News of the massacre deeply affected the team, whose league club is located in Bondi Junction, with its ground and facilities at nearby Moore Park.

When asked about the events, Roosters opener Victor Radley was at a loss for words, holding back tears as he spoke of the emotional impact the incident had on the town and its residents.

“Yeah, it’s horrible, I feel so sad for all the families involved,” he said.

“In Bondi, my wife and baby were there the day before.

“It’s such a horrible thing, it’s so sad for all the families involved.

‘I feel so sorry for them.’

Radley’s teammate Nat Butcher also spoke about the profound impact of the stabbings at Westfield Bondi on the players and their families who have a deep connection to Bondi Junction.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families,” he said.

“Bondi Junction is a real heart of the club and we are all there several times a week.

“A lot of our partners and our moms, it’s so many people that this has affected.

“It’s an absolute tragedy.”

The Sydney Roosters also released a statement following the horrific attack.

“The last 24 hours have been some of the most difficult our community has ever faced,” the team said.

“We are all shocked and devastated by the Bondi Junction attack, where innocent people were killed and injured in a senseless act of violence.

“Our sincere condolences go out to the victims, their families and all those affected. Our thoughts are with each of them.

“We thank the NSW Police, paramedics and other first responders who heroically took risks in responding to the attack, and the traders who sheltered those in danger.”

Sydney AFL clubs also released brief statements on the tragedies on Saturday.

“We are deeply saddened by today’s tragic event at Bondi Junction and send our condolences and thoughts to all affected families and the brave NSW emergency services personnel,” the Swans’ statement said.

“This has been an incredibly difficult day for many, stay strong Sydney.”

The Giants added: “The Giants today express our deepest condolences to the victims and families of the tragedy at Bondi Junction. We are thinking of everyone affected and stand in solidarity with our entire Sydney community.

The tragedy has impacted many Sydney figures, including Weekend Sunrise host Matt Doran, who was unable to present the show on Sunday because he knew one of the victims of the Bondi Junction Westfield massacre.

Radio personality Kyle Sandilands also shocked listeners by revealing a member of his family had been stabbed in the Westfield Bondi massacre.

The Roosters club has also encouraged its supporters to seek help if they are struggling with this tragedy.

“We will feel the impact of yesterday’s horrific attack on our community for some time to come,” the statement continued.

“But even in our darkest hours, there was light. Victims and members of the public acted heroically, risking their own lives to save others.

“They supported each other in their most terrifying moments, showing incredible bravery and courage.

“The days and months ahead will be difficult, but we want you to know that our club is here to support you.”

Members of the public in Sydney leave memorials to the six victims of the Bondi Junction Westfield stabbing horror