Bondi attack suspects not part of ‘broader terrorist cell’, Australian police say
Bondi attack suspects were working alone, police say
- Australian police confirmed the two men accused of the Bondi Beach terror attack were not part of a "broader terrorist cell" and are believed to have acted alone.
- The attack on 14 December resulted in 15 deaths and dozens of injuries during Hanukkah celebrations in Bondi’s Archer Park.
- Naveed Akram faces 59 charges, while his father, Sajid, was shot dead by police at the scene.
- Investigations found no evidence the men received training or logistical preparation during their November visit to the Philippines, though police believe they were inspired by Isis.
- New South Wales Police will deploy over 2,500 officers for New Year’s Eve in Sydney, and victims will be commemorated with a minute's silence and a menorah projection on the Sydney Harbour Bridge.