Alleged Bondi Beach Shooters Operated Solo and Received No Training in the Philippines, Authorities Confirm.

The pair of accused gunmen responsible for the lethal attack at a Jewish event on Bondi Beach, resulting in 15 lives, reportedly acted alone, per national authorities.

Police additionally revealed that Sajid Akram, 50, and his 24-year-old son Naveed Akram, 24, flew to the Philippines on 1 November. Their travel plans included arriving in the capital Manila before transiting on the day of arrival to Davao City. The pair returned to Sydney on 29 November.

No Evidence of Preparation During Visit

Investigators indicate the pair did not partake in any type of terrorist coaching or "organizing" during their time in the Philippines. Early inquiries from Philippine officials suggest they "mostly stayed in" their hotel.

The attack—declared Australia's most severe firearm massacre since 1996—has been officially declared a act of terrorism.

"Our teams are currently reviewing the material," the commissioner stated, adding that initial evaluations show that "these individuals are alleged to have been lone actors."

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

"Our investigation shows no evidence to support the idea these accused individuals were members of a broader network, or were directed by overseas entities to carry out an attack," Commissioner Barrett said.

But, the pair were additionally not necessarily in the Philippines as tourists, she noted. She stressed that, since the investigation is continuing, additional details may surface.

Inspiration and Legal Charges

Previously, Australian leader Anthony Albanese said it seems both accused gunmen were "inspired by Islamic State" beliefs.

During the attack, Sajid Akram was fatally shot by responding officers. He and his son Naveed—equipped with rifles—allegedly shot guests at the Jewish festival event.

Naveed Akram, who was injured and taken to hospital after the shooting, has been formally accused of 59 charges. These encompass 15 charges of murder and one count of committing a terrorist act. He is due to face court in April.

Immigration Particulars

In the aftermath following the shooting, border officials in the Philippines stated that the older suspect had arrived in the country using an foreign passport, while his son used an Australian passport.

The duo had stated the southern city of Davao as their final destination. Their booked journey back 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, Islamist fighters have reportedly operate in poorer parts of southern and western Mindanao.