The latest on the Bondi Beach terror attack. NSW authorities say fifteen victims have died, including a 10-year-old girl. One of two alleged gunmen has also died, while a further 38 people are in hospital.
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In a devastating terrorist attack targeting a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney's Bondi Beach, the confirmed death toll is at least 12 people, including one of the gunmen. Two assailants opened fire on Sunday evening; one was fatally shot by police, and the second was arrested but is in critical condition. At least 29 people were injured, including two police officers. Authorities have declared the antisemitic mass shooting a terrorist incident, and police are investigating a possible third attacker and have removed suspected improvised explosive devices found in a vehicle belonging to one of the shooters.
Police Scotland's latest advice for the public to "remain alert but not alarmed" is a response to an antisemitic terrorist attack that occurred at a Hanukkah event in Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia. This follows an earlier alert from October 2025 after a synagogue attack in Manchester, England, which led to a general uplift in security for the Jewish High Holy Days.
Here are the key points from Police Scotland's most recent statements:
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Increased Patrols: Police Scotland officers are already conducting additional and dedicated patrols around synagogues and other Jewish venues as part of their existing policing plan for Hanukkah.
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No Specific Threat in Scotland: Assistant Chief Constable Steve Johnson confirmed there is no intelligence to suggest any specific threat in Scotland following the Bondi Beach attack.
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Community Engagement: Police are actively communicating with faith leaders and community leaders.
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Public Vigilance: The public is asked to "remain alert but not alarmed," to be vigilant, and to report any suspicious activity to Police Scotland.
Other police forces across the UK, including the Metropolitan Police, have also announced increased patrols and security measures around Jewish communities following the events in Sydney.
New footage shows two gunmen shooting at Jews attending at Hanukkah festival on Bondi Beach. A younger man, identified as Naveed Akram, can be seen shooting from a bridge, while a second older gunman walks towards stalls and opens fire. The men appear to have several weapons. At least 11 people were killed when two terrorists opened fire at the world-famous beach in Australia.
At least 12 people have died in Australia after a shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach on Sunday, which authorities have said was a terrorist attack against the Jewish community. New South Wales Premier Chris Minns confirmed in a press conference that one of the gunmen was dead, and another was in custody. Police said earlier on Sunday that the second shooter was in critical condition after being injured. A total of 29 people were injured, including two police officers, according to the last update from authorities on Sunday. New South Wales Police have said the number of casualties is expected to change as the operation continues. Police added that they had found what they believe to be several improvised explosive devices in a car nearby, and bomb disposal units are working to make them safe. Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon confirmed that the deceased offender had been known to the authorities, but there had been no "specific threat".
