BONDI Beach shooting suspect Naveed Akram has been charged with dozens of offences after allegedly slaughtering 15 people alongside his dad
Police say the 24-year-old has been charged with 59 offences, including 15 counts of murder and one count of committing a terrorist act, after waking from a coma on Tuesday.
He was arrested at the scene of Sunday’s mass shooting and taken to hospital with critical injuries.
His case was due to be heard in court on Wednesday afternoon.
Police allege Akram and his 50-year-old father, Sajid Akram, opened fire on crowds gathered at Bondi Beach for an event marking the start of the eight-day Hanukah festival.
Sajid Akram was shot dead by officers at the scene.
Among the charges laid against Naveed Akram are 40 counts of wounding with intent to murder, placing an explosive in or near a building, discharging a firearm with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, and publicly displaying a terrorist symbol.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he expected the 24-year-old to be charged after he regained consciousness.
Albanese has also said the attack appeared to have been inspired by Islamic State.
Investigators claim Sajid Akram had legally obtained the firearms used in the attack, according to NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon.
He also said the father and son had allegedly travelled to the Philippines last month, with the purpose of the trip still under investigation.
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