§  A Failed Detonation That Saved Lives

§  It wasn’t just guns

§  New court docs reveal the Bondi attackers threw a ‘Tennis Ball Bomb’ into the crowd that miraculously didn’t explode

§  CCTV shows them carrying explosives wrapped in blankets. Full details of the plot here

“Tennis Ball Bomb” Terror: The horror at Bondi Beach could have been far worse. New court documents have revealed that the gunmen who carried out the deadly Hanukkah attack allegedly began their assault by throwing four homemade explosives—including a sinister device known as a “tennis ball bomb”—into the crowd.

Miraculously, none of the devices exploded. These chilling new details emerged as Naveed Akram (24), the surviving gunman was transferred from the hospital to prison, facing 59 charges including 15 counts of murder. His father, Sajid Akram died at the scene but police allege the pair had “meticulously planned” the massacre for months, fueled by extremist ideology.

Details & Context: Inside the Terror Plot

The newly released police “fact sheet” paints a disturbing picture of radicalization and preparation.

The Attack Execution
On December 14, Naveed and Sajid Akram allegedly drove from their rented home in Campsie to Bondi Beach.

·       Reconnaissance: CCTV footage captured the pair scouting the location two days prior, walking the same footbridge where they would later open fire.

·       The Arsenal: On the day of the attack, they allegedly carried “bulky items wrapped in blankets” to their car. Police later recovered three firearms, two Islamic State flags and multiple improvised explosive devices (IEDs).

·       The “Tennis Ball Bomb”: As they approached the festival, the pair allegedly threw three pipe bombs and one “tennis ball bomb” toward the crowd. Although assessed as “viable,” they failed to detonate, preventing an even greater catastrophe.

The Manifesto
Police discovered videos on Naveed’s phone that confirm the motivation.

·       In one clip, the father and son sit before an Islamic State flag, condemning “Zionists” and detailing their reasons for the attack.

·       Naveed is allegedly seen reciting passages from the Quran in Arabic.

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Quotes: “Meticulously Planned”

The police allegations leave little doubt about the premeditated nature of the crime.

Police Fact Sheet

“The Accused and his father... meticulously planned this terrorist attack for many months. They were motivated by violent extremist ideology linked to Islamic State.”

Video Evidence Description

“The Accused and his father are seen throughout the video firing shotguns and moving in a tactical manner.” —Describing footage of the pair conducting firearms training in rural New South Wales back in October.

Additional Information: From Hospital to Prison

Naveed Akram, who was shot in the abdomen by police during the firefight, did not appear in court on Monday. After waking from a coma last week, he was discharged from the hospital and immediately transferred to a maximum-security prison.

The Charges
Naveed faces a total of 59 offences, including

·       15 counts of murder

·       40 counts of attempted murder

·       Committing a terrorist act

·       Placing an explosive with intent to harm (relating to the “tennis ball bomb”)

Suppression Order Lifted
A temporary order hiding the details of the police fact sheet was revoked on Monday following a media application, allowing the public to finally understand the full scope of the Akrams’ preparations—from rural training camps to the failed explosives.

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Impact Analysis: A Close Call

The revelation of the “tennis ball bomb” and other IEDs suggests the attackers intended to cause mass casualties far beyond those inflicted by gunfire alone.

·       Security Gaps: Questions are now being raised about how the pair managed to conduct firearms training and assemble explosives without alerting authorities.

·       Community Trauma: For the survivors, learning that bombs were also thrown adds another layer of trauma to an already devastating event.

·       Legal Focus: With Naveed Akram now in custody, the focus shifts to the trial in April 2026. The overwhelming evidence—from CCTV to their own video manifesto—will likely make this one of Australia’s most significant terror trials.

Conclusion: Evidence of Evil

The “tennis ball bomb” may have failed but the intent behind it was clear. The Akrams were not just shooters; they were aspiring bombers driven by a hateful ideology. As Naveed Akram sits in a prison cell, the Bondi community is left to grapple with the terrifying reality of how much worse it could have been.

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