A 24-year-old man has been charged with dozens of offences following the deadly mass shooting at Bondi Beach that left 15 people dead.
Naveed Akram was charged with 59 offences after waking from a coma on Tuesday night, having been injured during a shootout with police at the scene. He remains in hospital under police guard.
The charges include one count of committing a terrorist act, 15 counts of murder, and 40 counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent to murder. Additional charges relate to discharging a firearm, publicly displaying the symbol of a prohibited terrorist organisation, and placing an explosive in or near a building.
Police allege Akram acted to advance a religious cause and intended to cause fear within the community, resulting in deaths, serious injuries and widespread danger to the public.
He appeared in court via video link and is scheduled to return for a further mention on Monday.
Akram’s father, Sajid Akram, who police alleged was the second gunman, was shot dead by officers at the scene.
Source: ABC News
