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Man facing terrorism charges in Edmonton City Hall shooting has bail hearing delayed

WATCH ABOVE: Terrorism charges have been laid against a man accused of opening fire inside Edmonton city hall. Breanna Karstens-Smith reports. – Mar 4, 2024

A man facing terrorism charges after an armed attack on Edmonton City Hall in January will have to wait a while longer before being able to seek bail.

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Bezhani Sarvar, 28, has been charged with counselling commission of a terrorism offence and possession of property for terrorist purposes.

Police have said a heavily armed man entered city hall through an underground parkade, fired a gun and lit several small incendiary devices, which caused a small fire outside an elevator.

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No one was hurt, but the bullets shattered glass and punctured ceilings and walls.

Sarvar’s original bail hearing last week was delayed and a new date was expected to be set on Friday.

But a lawyer for Sarvar, who was present at his appearance, said he is expecting more disclosure in the matter and the case has been set over until March 20.

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