Suspected Bondi Beach Attackers Acted Independently and Did Not Undergo Instruction in the Philippines, Authorities State.

The two suspected gunmen who carried out the fatal shooting at a Jewish celebration on Bondi Beach, that took 15 lives, appear to have been lone actors, per national law enforcement.

Police further stated that Sajid Akram, 50, and his 24-year-old son Naveed Akram travelled to the Philippines on 1 November. Their itinerary included landing in the capital Manila before transiting on the day of arrival to Davao City. The father and son flew back to Sydney on 29 November.

Lack of Proof of Preparation During Trip

Police indicate the duo did not receive any form of attack-related training or "organizing" during their time in the Philippines. Initial findings from local authorities indicate they "mostly stayed in" their hotel.

The attack—labeled as Australia's deadliest mass shooting since 1996—has been formally designated a terrorist incident.

"We are actively reviewing the footage," the commissioner stated, noting that early reviews show that "the alleged offenders are believed to have acted alone."

National law enforcement Chief Krissy Barrett briefed reporters on Tuesday that CCTV footage showing the accused attackers' movements in the Philippines had been handed over to domestic authorities.

"There is no evidence to support the idea these alleged offenders were part of a larger organization, or were instructed by others to perpetrate an incident," Commissioner Barrett said.

But, the men were additionally not necessarily in the Philippines as tourists, the official noted. She emphasized that, since the probe is ongoing, fresh information could come to light.

Motivation and Legal Charges

Earlier, the nation's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese commented it appears both accused attackers were "motivated by the so-called Islamic State" beliefs.

During the shooting, Sajid Akram was fatally shot by responding officers. He and his son Naveed—reportedly carrying firearms—allegedly shot guests at the Hanukkah celebration.

Naveed Akram, who was wounded after the shooting, has been charged with 59 offences. These encompass 15 counts of murder and one count of committing a terrorist act. He is expected to appear in court in April.

Travel Details

In the aftermath following the attack, immigration officials in the Philippines indicated that the father had entered the country using an Indian passport, while his son used an Australian passport.

The pair had listed the southern city of Davao as their final destination. Their pre-arranged journey back to Australia was for Sydney.

Davao is a sprawling urban center on the eastern side of Mindanao, the Philippines' largest southern island. The region is known because, Islamist fighters have been known to operate in less developed parts of southern and western Mindanao.