Who are the Bondi attackers?

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The Bondi attackers are identified as Naveed Akram, 24, and his father Sajid Akram, 50. They targeted a Hanukkah celebration, were armed with multiple firearms and homemade explosives, and attacked from different angles. Naveed was killed by police, while Sajid was injured and apprehended. Sajid held firearms legally under a recreational hunting licence.

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Bondi shooting victims remembered after deadly Hanukkah attack

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Two attackers opened fire at a Hanukkah event in Bondi, killing 15 people. 1m 23s
Victims ranged from 10 to 87 years old; over 40 people were injured. 1m 25s
A bystander disarmed one attacker, and police ended the assault. 2m 24s
Attackers had firearms and homemade bombs; explosives did not detonate. 3m 47s
Government leaders announced plans for stricter gun laws. 4m 31s

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Bondi shooting victims remembered after deadly Hanukkah attack

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Bondi shooting victims remembered after deadly Hanukkah attack

From a bridge, 24-year-old Naveed Akram fired into the crowd while his father, 50-year-old Sajid Akram, attacked from another angle.

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Bondi shooting victims remembered after deadly Hanukkah attack

Naveed Akram was known to New South Wales police and ASEAN, previously flagged for ties to a Sydney-based Islamic State cell.

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Bondi shooting victims remembered after deadly Hanukkah attack

Authorities stated there was no prior indication either man was planning the attack; Sajid Akram legally held firearms under a recreational hunting licence and was a gun club member.