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Dramatic second heavily-armed police in camouflage gear storm a road in Sydney in a thriller tactical operation – simply days after Bondi assault

Heavily-armed tactical officers dressed in head-to-toe camouflage were seen arresting a group of males in southwest Sydney.

Images showed several officers standing over the group of five men at the intersection of George and Campbell streets, in Liverpool, at about 5pm on Thursday.

It’s understood Counter Terrorism, NSW Police Public Order and Riot Squad officers were in attendance. 

‘A police operation is underway on George Street, Liverpool,’ NSW Police said in a statement.

‘There is no ongoing risk to the community. 

‘Further information will be available later today.’

A pair of 4WDs at the scene appeared to have crashed into the front of a white hatchback.

Stunned witnesses reported seeing a police LandCruiser ram a white Hyundai with Victorian number plates, which was carrying the men.

Tactical officers arrested a group of men in Liverpool

Tactical officers arrested a group of men in Liverpool

NSW Police issued an alert to stay out of the area at about 5pm on Thursday

NSW Police issued an alert to stay out of the area at about 5pm on Thursday

A white hatchback was rammed by undercover police 4WD vehicles

A white hatchback was rammed by undercover police 4WD vehicles

Five men were arrested at intersection of George and Campbell streets

Five men were arrested at intersection of George and Campbell streets

Heavily armed officers at the scene

Heavily armed officers at the scene

It's understood Counter Terrorism, NSW Police Public Order and Riot Squad officers were present

It’s understood Counter Terrorism, NSW Police Public Order and Riot Squad officers were present

One of the men was taken from the scene in a gurney

One of the men was taken from the scene in a gurney

One of the men was taken from the scene on a gurney. 

A sixth man was arrested by police in a nearby laneway. 

Businesses surrounding the incident, including a medical centre, have been locked down.

More to come…