Accused Bondi Shooters Operated Solo and Received No Preparation in the Philippines, Investigators Say.

The two alleged attackers who carried out the fatal attack at a Jewish gathering on Bondi Beach, that took 15 lives, appear to have been lone actors, as stated by Australian police.

Police further stated that the 50-year-old Sajid Akram, and his 24-year-old son Naveed Akram, 24, flew to the Philippines on 1 November. Their travel plans involved landing in the capital Manila before connecting on the day of arrival to Davao City. The duo returned to Sydney on 29 November.

Lack of Proof of Planning During Stay

Police assert the individuals did not partake in any form of attack-related training or "planning" during their time in the Philippines. Early findings from local officials indicate they "hardly ventured out of" their hotel.

The incident—declared Australia's worst firearm massacre since 1996—has been formally designated a act of terrorism.

"We are actively analyzing the footage," she stated, noting that initial assessments suggest that "the two men are suspected to have been lone actors."

National law enforcement Commissioner Krissy Barrett briefed media on Tuesday that surveillance material documenting the alleged gunmen's whereabouts in the Philippines had been submitted to Australian investigators.

"Our investigation shows no evidence to support the idea these accused individuals were part of a larger organization, or were directed by others to perpetrate an attack," the police chief said.

But, the pair were likewise not necessarily in the Philippines on a leisure trip, the official noted. She stressed that, as the investigation is still active, fresh information could emerge.

Inspiration and Legal Charges

Earlier, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese commented it looks as though both alleged gunmen were "motivated by the so-called Islamic State" beliefs.

During the shooting, Sajid Akram was killed by responding officers. He and his son Naveed—equipped with long-barrelled guns—allegedly targeted participants at the Jewish festival celebration.

Naveed Akram, who was wounded after the attack, has been charged with 59 offences. These include 15 counts of murder and one count of carrying out a terrorist act. He is due to face court in April.

Travel Details

In the wake following the attack, immigration authorities in the Philippines stated that the older suspect had arrived in the country using an Indian passport, while his son used an Australian passport.

The two had listed the metropolis of Davao as their final destination. Their scheduled return flight to Australia was for Sydney.

Davao is a large urban center on the east of Mindanao, the Philippines' largest island in the south. The region is known because, Militant groups have reportedly operate in poorer parts of central and south-western Mindanao.