Suspected Bondi Beach Attackers Operated Solo and Received No Training in the Philippines, Authorities Say.

The two alleged gunmen responsible for the lethal shooting at a Hanukkah event on Bondi Beach, which claimed 15 lives, are believed to have acted alone, according to Australian law enforcement.

Investigators additionally revealed that the 50-year-old Sajid Akram, and his son Naveed Akram travelled to the Philippines on 1 November. Their itinerary included arriving in the capital Manila before transiting on the day of arrival to Davao City. The pair flew back to Sydney on 29 November.

Lack of Proof of Planning During Stay

Police have stated the duo did not undergo any type of terrorist coaching or "organizing" during their stay in the Philippines. Preliminary investigations from local officials point to they "hardly ventured out of" their accommodation.

The attack—described as Australia's deadliest firearm massacre since 1996—has been formally declared a act of terrorism.

"Our teams are currently examining the evidence," the commissioner stated, noting that early evaluations suggest that "the two men are alleged to have operated independently."

National law enforcement Chief Krissy Barrett informed the press on Tuesday that security camera video showing the accused attackers' movements in the Philippines had been handed over to domestic authorities.

"There is little to no indication to support the idea these alleged offenders were part of a larger terrorist cell, or were directed by others to execute an act of violence," the police chief emphasized.

But, the duo were additionally not necessarily in the Philippines for tourism, the official noted. She emphasized that, as the inquiry is still active, new evidence may emerge.

Inspiration and Court Charges

Previously, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese commented it seems both alleged gunmen were "motivated by ISIS" ideology.

During the incident, Sajid Akram was shot dead by responding officers. He and his son Naveed—reportedly carrying long-barrelled guns—are accused of having shot participants at the Jewish festival celebration.

Naveed Akram, who was hospitalised after the attack, has been formally accused of 59 charges. These encompass 15 charges of murder and one count of perpetrating a act of terrorism. He is due to face court in April.

Travel Information

In the days following the shooting, immigration authorities in the Philippines stated that the older suspect had entered the country using an foreign passport, while his younger suspect used an domestic passport.

The pair had declared the metropolis of Davao as their intended endpoint. Their scheduled return flight to Australia was for Sydney.

Davao is a expansive city on the eastern side of Mindanao, the Philippines' main island in the south. It is noted that, Militant militants have reportedly operate in impoverished parts of central and south-western Mindanao.