NSW premier defends police response to Bondi attack
Summary
The New South Wales premier defended the police response to a shooting at a Jewish festival on Bondi Beach. Police were criticized for being too slow in handling two gunmen who killed 15 people. The premier and police insisted that the officers acted bravely under challenging circumstances.Key Facts
- The attack occurred at Bondi Beach during a Hanukkah celebration.
- Two gunmen were involved, resulting in 15 deaths and many injuries.
- Two police officers are in critical condition after the incident.
- Some witnesses believed the police were too slow to respond.
- The NSW premier stated that the police acted with bravery and did not back down.
- The NSW Police Commissioner mentioned regular patrols in the area based on perceived threats.
- One gunman, Naveed Akram, had been on the security agency's radar since 2019 but wasn't seen as an immediate threat.
- NSW Police have initiatives like Operation Shelter and Strike Force Pearl to address hate crimes and patrol high-risk areas.
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