"The 24-year-old appeared via video link in Downing Centre local court on Monday morning on 59 charges, including murder and terrorism offences over the Bondi beach shooting in December. He is accused of carrying out Australia's deadliest terror attack on 14 December when 15 people were killed and 40 were injured during beachside Hanukah celebrations. His father, 50-year-old Sajid Akram, was shot dead by police on the Sunday evening."
"After parking near a footbridge on Campbell Parade, the men allegedly tossed three pipe bombs filled with steel ball bearings and a tennis ball bomb into the Hanukah celebration at Archer park before opening fire. None of the pipe bombs detonated, despite preliminary police analysis finding they were viable. A box-like bomb was allegedly found in the boot of the car while two hand-painted Islamic State flags were also in the vehicle."
"Did you just hear what I just said? the deputy chief magistrate Sharon Freund asked. Akram replied Yeah. Legal Aid solicitor Ben Archibold later asked for time to speak with his client. Mr Akram, your solicitor is going to give you a call after, the magistrate said. Yep, the accused terrorist replied. Akram was dressed in a green prison-issued jumper. He placed his hands in his lap as he listened to the brief hearing."
Naveed Akram appeared by video link in Downing Centre local court charged with 59 offences, including murder and terrorism, over the Bondi beach shooting in December. He is accused of carrying out the 14 December attack that killed 15 people and injured 40 during beachside Hanukah celebrations. His father, Sajid Akram, was shot dead by police on the Sunday evening. Suppression orders protecting unnamed victims and survivors were continued. Akram briefly responded to the magistrate and spoke with his solicitor. He wore a green jumper and sat with hands in his lap. Police allege the attackers tossed pipe bombs and fired on the crowd; a box-like bomb and Islamic State flags were found in the car.
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