A young man has been arrested after he allegedly caused a small explosion inside a Westfield bathroom in Sydney’s south.
The explosion in the Westfield Miranda toilets unfolded about 2pm on Wednesday and reportedly knocked at least one person to the ground.
A 21-year-old man was allegedly seen carrying chemicals shortly before the explosion and is believed to have entered the bathroom, 7NEWS understands.
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Police allege the man was throwing bottles of chemicals inside a bathroom on level one of the centre.
The small explosion injured one man who was inside the toilets at the time.
It’s understood he suffered a perforated eardrum.
The 21-year-old man was arrested by police and taken to Sutherland Police Station before being transported to Sutherland Hospital, where he remains, undergoing an assessment by police.
The young man suffered a minor injury during the incident, NSW Police said.
His intentions are not yet known.
Several bottles, a knife, and other items were located by police upon arrival and seized for further forensic analysis.
The shopping centre was not evacuated at the time.
