The man accused of perpetrating a deadly terror attack at a Hanukkah celebration on Bondi Beach in Sydney is set to face an additional 19 charges, according to court documents. Naveed Akram, 24, along with his father Sajid, allegedly opened fire on the Jewish gathering at Archer Park on December 14, 2025. Sajid was fatally shot at the scene.
New Allegations
Court records reveal that Akram will face 19 new charges, including 10 counts of shooting with intent to murder, multiple counts of causing wounding with intent to murder, and discharging a firearm with intent to resist arrest. He was previously charged with 59 offences, including 15 counts of murder and one count of committing a terrorist act. The new charges were added to the court file on April 15.
Akram, held in a maximum security prison on remand, has not yet entered a plea. His case was listed before Downing Centre Local Court in Sydney on Wednesday, May 6.
The Attack
New South Wales Police allege that the father and son parked their vehicle near a footbridge overlooking Archer Park at Bondi on the evening of December 14. They also allegedly threw improvised explosive devices into a crowd, though none detonated. Two police officers and dozens of others were injured during the incident.
Among the 15 victims was London-born Rabbi Eli Schlanger, 41, a father of five and assistant rabbi at Chabad of Bondi. The attack sent shockwaves through the community and drew international condemnation.
Pre-Attack Planning
Court documents previously indicated that police believe Sajid and Naveed Akram conducted reconnaissance in the area days before the attack. Authorities also allege the pair engaged in firearms training in the Australian countryside. Akram is due to return to court in June.
The attack, which targeted a Hanukkah celebration, has been widely condemned as an act of terrorism. The community continues to mourn the loss of life and support the injured.
