Alleged Bondi Beach gunman charged with another 19 offences

The suspect accused of a fatal attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach in December 2025, which claimed 15 lives, faces a significantly expanded list of charges. Naveed Akram, 24, has been charged with an additional 19 offenses, bringing his total to 78. He was previously facing 59 charges, including 15 counts of murder, 40 counts of attempted murder, and one count of committing a terrorist act.

Court records confirm that the new charges were filed in April but only recently disclosed by authorities. These include 10 counts of "shoot at with intent to murder," six counts of discharging a firearm with intent to resist arrest, and three counts of causing wounding or grievous bodily harm with intent to murder. Akram has made several brief court appearances but has not yet entered a plea to any of the charges.

The attack on December 14, 2025, also saw the death of Akram's father, Sajid Akram, 50, who was reportedly armed and fired at the crowd. He was killed by police at the scene. The tragic event has prompted a royal commission to investigate antisemitism in Australia.

The court sketch shows Naveed Akram, 24, during a hearing in February, indicating the ongoing legal process. The investigation and subsequent charges highlight the severity of the incident and the legal ramifications for the accused.