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

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

Joel Cauchi, armed with a 30cm hunting knife, launched the 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, among them 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.

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

When asked about the events, Roosters premiership player Victor Radley was at a loss for words and choked back tears as he spoke about the emotional impact the incident has had on the city and its residents.

“Yes, terrible, I feel so sorry for all the families involved,” he said.

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

‘It’s just 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 opened up about the profound impact the Westfield Bondi stings had on the players and their families, who have a deep connection to Bondi Junction.

“Our thoughts and our prayers are with the victims and the families of the victims,” ​​he said.

‘Bondi Junction is such a heart of the club and we’re all there a few times a week.

‘A lot of our partners and mothers, just so many people that this has affected.

‘It is an absolute tragedy.’

The Sydney Roosters have also issued a statement in the wake of the horrific attack.

“The past 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 attack at Bondi Junction where innocent people were killed and injured in a senseless act of violence.

‘Our heartfelt condolences go out to the victims, their families and all those affected. Our thoughts are with each and every one of them.

‘We thank the NSW Police, paramedics and other first responders who heroically put themselves at risk by responding to the attack, and the shopkeepers who sheltered those in danger.’

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

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

‘It’s been an incredibly hard day for many, stay strong Sydney.’

The Giants added: ‘The Giants extend their deepest sympathies to the victims and families of the tragedy today at Bondi Junction. Our thoughts are with all those affected and we stand strongly with our entire Sydney community.’

The tragedy has affected a host of Sydney personalities, including Weekend Sunrise host Matt Doran, who was unable to present the program on Sunday because he knew one of the victims of the Bondi Junction Westfield massacre.

Radio personality Kyle Sandilands also shocked listeners when he revealed that one of his family members was stabbed in the Westfield Bondi massacre.

The Roosters club has also urged supporters to seek help if they are struggling with the tragedy.

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

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

‘They supported each other in their most terrifying moments and showed incredible bravery and courage.

‘The coming days and months will be difficult but we want you to know that our club is here to support you.’