Sydney/IBNS, Dec. 17 -- Naveed Akram, the 24-year-old accused in the deadly Bondi Beach terror attack in Sydney, has regained consciousness after weeks in a coma and has now been charged with 59 criminal offences, including 15 counts of murder.

Australian media reported that Akram, who was critically injured during the December 14 attack, is recovering in hospital under police guard and has begun communicating with investigators.

Charges filed after medical clearance

Authorities said Akram was arrested at his hospital bedside after doctors determined he was medically fit and mentally capable of understanding the legal process.

New South Wales Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon confirmed that detectives waited until Akram regained cognitiv...