Naveed Akram charged with 59 offences following Bondi Beach shooting

Wednesday 17 December 2025 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 17 Dec 2025, 7:19pm

Naveed Akram, 24, faces 59 charges including 15 counts of murder and one count of committing a terrorist act following a shooting at Bondi Beach. The attack resulted in 15 deaths and injured a police officer. Australian authorities say the suspects were radicalised by beliefs associated with the Islamic State.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 17 Dec 2025, 6:00pm

   Bondi Beach shooting: Kiwi hero helps tackle gunman on bridge (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesWed 17 Dec 2025, 6:27pm

   Officer shot in Bondi attack loses vision in one eye (opens in new tab)

   • Bondi Beach terror accused faces 59 charges (opens in new tab) Wed 17 Dec 2025, 7:08pm
3. RNZWed 17 Dec 2025, 7:19pm

   Alleged Bondi Beach shooter Naveed Akram charged by NSW Police over terrorist attack (opens in new tab)