Police 'shot in the front': NSW premier rejects criticism of Bondi response

Published: 12/16/2025
Police 'shot in the front': NSW premier rejects criticism of Bondi response
New South Wales premier defends police response to Bondi attack where 15 people were killed. Witnesses criticized police for being slow to disarm gunmen, but premier praised their bravery and integrity. Questions raised about security measures at the event, but premier rejected these criticisms, emphasizing police engaged the gunmen and acted based on existing threats. NSW Police Commissioner mentioned ongoing patrols in the area and prior intelligence on the alleged gunman. Taskforces were established to investigate antisemitic hate crimes in the region.