Suspected Bondi Beach Attackers Operated Solo and Did Not Undergo Training in the Philippines, Investigators Say.

The pair of accused gunmen who carried out the fatal attack at a Jewish event on Bondi Beach, that took 15 lives, reportedly acted alone, as stated by national law enforcement.

Police also confirmed that the 50-year-old Sajid Akram, and his 24-year-old son Naveed Akram, 24, flew to the Philippines on 1 November. Their itinerary involved arriving 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.

No Evidence of Planning During Trip

Authorities assert the pair did not partake in any form of attack-related instruction or "organizing" during their visit in the Philippines. Initial findings from local authorities suggest they "hardly ventured out of" their accommodation.

The incident—declared Australia's deadliest firearm massacre since 1996—has been officially classified as a act of terrorism.

"We are actively reviewing the evidence," the commissioner stated, adding that preliminary evaluations suggest that "the alleged offenders are alleged to have acted alone."

Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett told the press on Tuesday that security camera video showing the alleged gunmen's whereabouts in the Philippines had been submitted to domestic authorities.

"There is little to no indication to indicate these suspects were affiliated with a larger terrorist cell, or were instructed by external parties to carry out an attack," she stated.

But, the men were likewise not in the Philippines for tourism, the official noted. She stressed that, given that the investigation is continuing, additional details may surface.

Inspiration and Court Proceedings

Earlier, Australian leader Anthony Albanese said it appears both accused gunmen were "motivated by ISIS" extremist views.

During the shooting, Sajid Akram was shot dead by police. He and his son Naveed—reportedly carrying long-barrelled guns—allegedly shot participants at the Jewish festival event.

Naveed Akram, who was injured and taken to hospital after the attack, has been formally accused of 59 crimes. These comprise 15 counts of murder and one count of carrying out a terrorist act. He is scheduled to face court in April.

Travel Details

In the days following the shooting, border officials in the Philippines stated that the father had arrived in the country using an foreign passport, while his younger suspect used an domestic passport.

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

Davao is a expansive metropolis on the east of Mindanao, the Philippines' main southern island. Historically, Islamist groups have reportedly operate in impoverished parts of central and south-western Mindanao.