Alleged Bondi Shooters Operated Solo and Received No Training in the Philippines, Police Say.

The pair of accused attackers who carried out the lethal attack at a Jewish event on Bondi Beach, which claimed 15 lives, reportedly acted alone, according to Australian authorities.

Authorities further stated that the 50-year-old Sajid Akram, and his 24-year-old son Naveed Akram, 24, 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 duo returned to Sydney on 29 November.

No Evidence of Preparation During Trip

Police indicate the duo did not undergo any type of terrorist coaching or "planning" during their time in the Philippines. Initial findings from local authorities indicate they "mostly stayed in" their hotel.

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

"Our teams are currently analyzing the material," she said, noting that preliminary assessments show that "the alleged offenders are alleged to have acted alone."

National law enforcement Commissioner Krissy Barrett told the press on Tuesday that security camera video showing the accused attackers' movements in the Philippines had been submitted to domestic authorities.

"Our investigation shows no evidence to suggest these accused individuals were members of a wider organization, or were acting on orders from others to carry out an incident," Commissioner Barrett stated.

However, the duo were also not necessarily in the Philippines on a leisure trip, the official clarified. She underscored that, given that the investigation is still active, fresh information could surface.

Inspiration and Court Charges

Earlier, the nation's leader Anthony Albanese said it appears both alleged gunmen were "motivated by the so-called Islamic State" extremist views.

During the attack, Sajid Akram was shot dead by police. He and his son Naveed—both armed with firearms—allegedly targeted attendees at the Hanukkah event.

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

Immigration Details

In the wake following the attack, immigration officials in the Philippines indicated that the father had arrived in the country using an Indian passport, while his younger suspect used an domestic passport.

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

Davao is a sprawling city on the east of Mindanao, the Philippines' largest island in the south. The region is known because, Islamist fighters have reportedly operate in less developed parts of southern and western Mindanao.