Antrim and Newtownabbey: books of condolence opened for victims of mass shootings at Bondi Beach

A message can also be left on the council's online book of condolence until December 27. Image provided by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council.placeholder image
A message can also be left on the council's online book of condolence until December 27. Image provided by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council.

The Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Leah Kirkpatrick, has opened books of condolence for residents of the borough to pay tribute to the victims of the Bondi Beach attack in Sydney, Australia.

Books of condolence are available in Antrim Civic Centre and Mossley Mill receptions until 5pm on Wednesday, December 23.

A message can also be left via an online book of condolence until December 27.

Fifteen people were killed and dozens more injured when two gunmen opened fire during a Hanukkah celebration on December 14 at Bondi Beach.

One gunman was shot dead at the scene, while a second man has been charged with multiple offences.

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