Australian authorities have filed 59 charges, including murder and terrorism, against a gunman who survived an attack on a Sydney beach that killed 15 people. This was reported by Bloomberg, writes UNN.
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The 24-year-old man, identified as Navid Akram, remains in police custody at a hospital, New South Wales police said. He was wounded by law enforcement during the attack. According to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's office, the attack was inspired by the Islamic State group.
The charges against Akram also include 40 counts of grievous bodily harm with intent to murder. His father, 50-year-old Sajid Akram, was killed by police.
As a result of the incident, the state of New South Wales, where Sydney is located, plans to strengthen gun control legislation next week.
The legislation will consider limiting the number of firearms an individual can possess, reclassifying shotguns, restricting the use of high-capacity magazines, and abolishing the appeal process after a decision to revoke a gun license, said state Premier Chris Minns.
Recall
On Sunday, December 14, on Bondi Beach in Australia, two armed men opened fire during Hanukkah celebrations.
Earlier it was reported that at least 16 people, including a child, died as a result of the terrorist attack during Hanukkah celebrations in Sydney. About 40 more people were injured, some of them are in serious and critical condition.