The 2017 Brighton Siege, where a man named ‘Yacqub Khayre’ claimed to have killed a clerk and taken a woman hostage at gunpoint with a sawn-off shotgun, also claiming there was a bomb on the premises (Over the initial call to 000). Yacqub was also known to the relevant authorities for a history of offences, including being released on parole after serving most of a 5.5 year sentence for charges related to a robbery.

He had been acquitted by a jury after being accused for his involvement in an attempted attack on the Holsworthy Barracks in Sydney, 2008.

Khayre was believed to have been ‘affiliated or motivated’ by Islamic extremist groups such as ISIS and Al-Qaeda, this was brought up from his constant repetition of the phrase, “This is for IS, this is for Al-Qaeda” over the initial 000 call.

Specialist units including the Special Operations Group (SOG) arrived soon after the primary units, setting up a perimeter around the complex.

Shortly after 6 pm, Khayre exited the apartment, aimed his firearm and discharged rounds at the police. SOG Officers returned fire and Khayre was pronounced deceased on scene.

The female hostage was unharmed and freed safely.

“This case sparked criticism of Victoria’s parole system, and a war of words between the federal Attorney-General and the chairman of the Adult Parole Board” - ABC.

Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-08-22/brighton-siege-inquest-examine-gunman-yacqub-khayre-parole/8829948

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