Prosecutors amass over 800 witness statements in case against man accused of Sydney massacre
Prosecutors said more than 800 witness statements have been reviewed as they continue examining device data, ballistic evidence and bomb reports.
- On Wednesday, Prosecutor Danielle New told the Downing Centre Local Court that investigators have reviewed more than 800 witness statements in the case against Naveed Akram, accused of murdering 15 people at a Bondi Beach Hanukkah celebration.
- The Dec 14, 2025 attack at Bondi Beach left 15 people dead after Naveed Akram and his 50-year-old father, Sajid Akram, allegedly initiated violence by throwing four IEDs toward the Jewish crowd during a Sydney Hanukkah celebration.
- Police recovered four IEDs—three aluminum pipe bombs and a tennis ball bomb containing explosive, gunpowder and steel ball bearings—describing the devices as "viable" despite their failure to detonate during the incident.
- The Downing Centre Local Court adjourned proceedings to Oct 28, 2026, for a prosecution progress update, while Akram has not entered pleas to 78 charges including murder, attempted murder, and committing a terrorist act.
- Authorities continue reviewing an IED testing report and data from 12 additional electronic devices, while court filings allege the massacre was inspired by the Islamic State group, underscoring the investigation's ongoing scope.
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Because of the attack on a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney, the prosecutor's office has already evaluated more than 800 testimonies.
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