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Alleged Bondi Beach gunman charged with another 19 offences

Alleged Bondi Beach gunman charged with another 19 offences

Summary

Naveed Akram, accused of killing 15 people in a December attack at a Jewish festival on Sydney's Bondi Beach, has been charged with 19 more offences. He already faces 59 charges including murder, attempted murder, and terrorism-related offences.

Key Facts

  • Naveed Akram is 24 years old.
  • He is accused of killing 15 people during an attack on a Jewish festival at Bondi Beach in Sydney in December 2025.
  • Akram initially faced 59 charges: 15 for murder, 40 for attempted murder, and 1 for committing a terrorist act.
  • In April, 19 new charges were added but recently confirmed publicly.
  • The new charges include shooting at people with intent to murder, firing a gun to avoid arrest, and causing serious injury with intent to kill.
  • Akram has appeared in court multiple times but has not yet entered a plea.
  • His father, Sajid Akram (50), who was also involved in the shooting, was killed by police at the scene.
  • The attack triggered a royal commission to investigate antisemitism in Australia.
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