Man Charged After Bomb Scare Near Bondi Memorial Ceremony

A 33-year-old Victorian man was charged with behaving in an offensive manner in a public place for allegedly wearing a vest covered in duct-taped objects.
Man Charged After Bomb Scare Near Bondi Memorial Ceremony
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A 33-year-old Victorian man will face court after being arrested for allegedly triggering a bomb scare after walking through Bondi Junction wearing a vest covered in duct-tape.

The incident occurred not far from the site of a planned 30-day commemoration of the deadly terrorist attack targeting a Jewish celebration that left 15 dead and 40 injured.