Bondi terror case adjourned until late February
A Sydney court has postponed the criminal trial of 24‑year‑old Naveed Akram until 24 February.
A Sydney court has postponed the criminal trial of 24‑year‑old Naveed Akram until 24 February. Akram faces 78 charges linked to an alleged terrorist act in Bondi. The case was adjourned on Wednesday at the Downing Centre local court, where the defendant has not yet entered a plea.
Prosecutors said they aim to certify the charges by the new hearing date. The delay follows what the joint counter‑terrorism team described as an “unprecedented” investigation into the incident. Officials indicated the extended timeline is needed to complete the investigative work before the court proceeds.
The next appearance will be the first opportunity for the court to consider the certified charges against Akram, pending any further developments in the investigation.
Why it matters
The postponement pushes the next hearing to late February, extending the legal process for the alleged Bondi terror attack.
Key details
- Location
- Australia · Oceania
- Reported by
- The Guardian
- First reported
- Key names
- Bondi, Naveed Akram, February Follow, Australian
- Section
- World
Sources
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- The GuardianCriminal case against alleged Bondi terrorist delayed amid ‘unprecedented’ investigation
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