Prosecutors amass over 800 witness statements in case against man accused of Sydney massacre
Summary
Naveed Akram stands accused of killing 15 people at a Hanukkah event in Sydney. Prosecutors have collected over 800 witness statements and are still reviewing more evidence, including data from electronic devices and reports on a homemade bomb.Key Facts
- The accused, Naveed Akram, is 25 years old and faces 78 charges including murder and terrorism.
- The attack happened on December 14 at Bondi Beach during a Jewish Hanukkah celebration.
- Authorities say the attack was inspired by the Islamic State group.
- Prosecutors have examined more than 800 witness statements, videos, ballistic evidence, and data from 7 electronic devices.
- Additional data from 12 more electronic devices and a report on testing an improvised explosive device (IED) are still under review.
- Naveed Akram and his father, Sajid Akram, allegedly threw four pipe bombs and a tennis ball bomb that did not explode.
- Police described the bombs as capable of detonating and containing gunpowder and steel ball bearings.
- Sajid Akram died in a gunfight with police, and Naveed Akram was injured and has not yet pleaded to the charges.
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