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One of the suspects in Bondi Beach shooting attack identified as 24-year-old Naveed Akram
Authorities have identified one of the suspected attackers in the deadly Bondi Beach shooting as Naveed Akram, 24, as the investigation into the mass-casualty attack continues.
Police confirmed that at least 15 people were killed in the shooting, which unfolded Sunday evening at the popular Sydney beachfront.
According to law enforcement and witness accounts, two gunmen opened fire at Bondi Beach, triggering chaos and panic among beachgoers.
Shooters are father and son, ages 50 and 24, as per police.
The incident was reported shortly after 6:40 p.m., when multiple shots were heard, prompting hundreds of people to flee the area as emergency responders rushed to the scene.
Video footage circulating online appears to show two men dressed in black firing what witnesses described as shotgun-style weapons from an elevated footbridge located behind the surf club.
The footage and eyewitness statements are being reviewed as part of the ongoing investigation.
NSW Police confirmed Sunday night that at least 10 fatalities have been recorded, with additional victims treated for injuries.
Human rights lawyer Arsen Ostrovsky shared a photo of himself after being shot at Bondi Beach in Sydney. He survived.
Authorities have not yet released full details regarding the motive or whether the attack was targeted, though reports indicate the shooting may have occurred during or near a Chanukah-related gathering at the beach.
Officials have not yet formally confirmed this detail.
Police have increased their presence in the area and are continuing to pursue all investigative leads.
Further information regarding additional suspects, charges, and the circumstances surrounding the attack is expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
EDINBURGH, Scotland โ Two people were hospitalized following a stabbing incident in the Calder area of Edinburgh on Monday morning, prompting a significant police and emergency response.
Officers were called to reports of a man carrying bladed weapons in Calder Gardens at approximately 8:25 a.m. According to Police Scotland, specialist resources โ including firearms officers โ were deployed to the scene as authorities worked to contain the disturbance.
Video recorded by witnesses shows a man in the street holding two large knives as police arrived.
Residents reported a heavy law enforcement presence in the area for several hours, including armed officers and police dogs.
Two individuals sustained injuries during the incident and were transported to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment.
The Scottish Ambulance Service confirmed it received a call at 8:34 a.m. and dispatched three ambulances, three paramedic response units, and a Special Operations Response Team (SORT) to the scene.
Both injured patients were taken to hospital. Their conditions have not been publicly disclosed.
Local residents described chaotic scenes unfolding shortly after 8 a.m. William Ramsay, who lives nearby, said he believed the suspect may have entered the stairwell of his building. He also reported damage to a local shop during the disturbance.
Staff at a nearby cafรฉ, Brunch, temporarily closed their business after spotting the man behind their building between 8 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. An employee, who asked not to be identified, said the man was seen running through a grassy area while holding two knives before moving toward nearby high-rise flats.
Employees described the situation as frightening and unprecedented for the area. The cafรฉ later reopened after police secured the scene.
As a precaution, local schools implemented temporary lockdown procedures. Parents of students at Wester Hailes High School received a message informing them that the school was in lockdown following a community incident and that students were safe. The school indicated it would provide further updates as necessary.
Residents expressed concern on social media throughout the morning as the situation developed.
Chief Inspector Scott Kennedy confirmed that the disturbance has now been contained and that there is no wider risk to the public.
โThe earlier disturbance in the Calder area of Edinburgh is now contained and there is not believed to be any wider risk to the public,โ he said. โThe incident is not being treated as terror related.โ
Officers remain in the area while enquiries continue. Police have urged anyone with information or concerns to approach officers at the scene or contact authorities via 101.
The investigation remains ongoing.