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Alleged Bondi gunmen threw 'tennis ball bomb', new documents say

Alleged Bondi gunmen threw 'tennis ball bomb', new documents say

Summary

New documents reveal that two men allegedly threw undetonated explosive devices, including a "tennis ball bomb," during an attack at a Hanukkah festival in Bondi Beach. Naveed Akram has been charged with multiple offenses related to the attack, during which his father was killed. The attack was reportedly linked to extremist ideology associated with the Islamic State group.

Key Facts

  • The attack occurred during a Jewish festival at Bondi Beach on December 14.
  • Naveed Akram, aged 24, faces charges including 15 counts of murder.
  • His father, the second alleged attacker, was shot dead during the incident.
  • Police allege the attackers were motivated by Islamic State-linked ideology.
  • Videos reportedly showed firearms training and an extremist manifesto.
  • CCTV footage captured the attackers' preparations and reconnaissance.
  • Various explosive devices, including a "tennis ball bomb," were used but did not detonate.
  • Police found a fifth unexploded device in the attackers' vehicle.
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