SYDNEY: Armed Australian police arrested seven males in Sydney’s southwest on Thursday (Dec 18) after a tip they could be plotting a “violent act” within the metropolis nonetheless reeling from the Bondi Seaside taking pictures.
“At this time limit, police haven’t recognized any connection to the present police investigation of the Bondi terror assault,” New South Wales state police mentioned in a press release.
Police mentioned particular ways officers intercepted two automobiles after receiving data “{that a} violent act was presumably being deliberate”.
In line with Australian media, the lads within the car have been believed to have been on their strategy to Bondi Seaside.
Armed police in camouflage gear searched a number of males as they lay face down on the highway with their arms zip-tied behind their backs, based on footage obtained by native media.
One of many suspects gave the impression to be bleeding from a gash on his head.
A police SUV had rammed head-on right into a small white hatchback pushed by the suspects.
“As investigations proceed, seven males are aiding police with their inquiries,” police mentioned.
Australia is on heightened alert after 15 folks have been killed in a mass shooting at Bondi Beach on Sunday night throughout a Jewish celebration.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese mentioned on Thursday that Australia will introduce legislation that makes it simpler to cost folks selling hate speech and violence, in addition to enhance penalties and develop a regime for concentrating on organisations whose leaders interact in hate speech.
Police allege the assault was carried out by Sajid Akram, 50, and his 24-year-old son Naveed. Sajid was shot lifeless by police on the scene, whereas Naveed Akram was charged with 59 offences on Wednesday after waking from a coma, together with homicide and terror prices.
