Man accused of mimicking Bondi attack to remain behind bars
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A man accused of mimicking firing at people off the bridge where the Bondi Beach terror attack took place will remain behind bars.

Authorities report that Zayne McMillan allegedly simulated shooting at individuals from the Campbell Parade bridge around 7 p.m. on Saturday.

The 22-year-old faces accusations of hurling abuse at passersby who challenged his behavior, leaving them feeling threatened and frightened.

People walking over the pedestrian bridge from which an attack was launched on the Jewish community celebrating Hanukkah in Bondi Beach. Bondi Beach, Sydney, on January 16, 2025. (Louise Kennerley)
The footbridge was infamously used by the gunmen during the Bondi terror attack on December 14, which left 15 people dead and dozens injured at the Chanukah by the Sea event.
McMillan was arrested yesterday and charged with stalking or intimidating, intending to cause fear or physical harm and behaving in an offensive manner near a public place or school.
He faced a bail court today to make a bid for release after spending a night behind bars.
McMillan’s lawyer, Glen Cremer, argued he should be granted bail because time spent behind bars on remand would further perpetuate his disadvantage as an Indigenous Australian.

Court disclosures reveal that McMillan is the main caregiver for his mother, who suffers from a psychotic condition.

But police prosecutor Chris Manning noted McMillan was on parole at the time of the offences after serving a jail term for offences that included weapons.

Magistrate Karen Stafford denied McMillan’s bail request, citing a compelling case against him.

Leader of Opposition and NSW Liberal Leader Kellie Sloane.
NSW Liberal Leader Kellie Sloane called the actions “utterly disgraceful and insensitive”. (Sitthixay Ditthavong)

“He’s currently on parole for severe violent crimes, and this incident seems to be a continuation of such behavior,” she remarked.

McMillan is scheduled to make another court appearance on February 10.

Police had received complaints from the public about the actions of two men at the Bondi Bridge, but the other alleged offender is said to have fled the scene.

NSW Opposition Leader Kellie Sloane, whose electorate includes Bondi Beach, described McMillan’s alleged actions as “utterly disgraceful and insensitive”.

She was one of the first people to rush to the scene to aid victims of the terror attack.

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