Suspected Bondi Attackers Acted Solo and Did Not Training in the Philippines, Investigators Confirm.

The two suspected attackers who carried out the fatal attack at a Hanukkah event on Bondi Beach, which claimed 15 lives, reportedly acted alone, as stated by Australian police.

Authorities additionally revealed that Sajid Akram, 50, and his 24-year-old son Naveed Akram flew to the Philippines on 1 November. Their itinerary involved landing in the capital Manila before connecting that same day to Davao City. The father and son flew back to Sydney on 29 November.

Lack of Proof of Preparation During Stay

Authorities indicate the pair did not undergo any type of attack-related instruction or "planning" during their time in the Philippines. Early inquiries from Philippine authorities indicate they "hardly ventured out of" their hotel.

The incident—labeled as Australia's deadliest firearm massacre since 1996—has been formally designated a terrorist incident.

"We are actively reviewing the material," the commissioner stated, explaining that preliminary reviews indicate that "the two men are alleged to have acted alone."

National law enforcement Chief Krissy Barrett informed media on Tuesday that surveillance material documenting the accused attackers' activities in the Philippines had been handed over to domestic investigators.

"There is no evidence to support the idea these alleged offenders were affiliated with a broader organization, or were acting on orders from external parties to execute an incident," she stated.

Yet, the men were likewise not in the Philippines as tourists, she noted. She stressed that, given that the probe is ongoing, new evidence might emerge.

Motivation and Court Proceedings

In prior statements, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese remarked it looks as though both alleged attackers were "inspired by ISIS" beliefs.

During the attack, Sajid Akram was shot dead by police. He and his son Naveed—reportedly carrying long-barrelled guns—allegedly opened fire on attendees at the Hanukkah event.

Naveed Akram, who was wounded after the shooting, has been charged with 59 crimes. These include 15 counts of murder and one count of perpetrating a act of terrorism. He is due to face court in April.

Travel Particulars

In the aftermath following the attack, immigration officials in the Philippines indicated that the older suspect had entered the country using an foreign passport, while his younger suspect used an domestic passport.

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

Davao is a sprawling city on the east of Mindanao, the Philippines' main island in the south. The region is known because, Militant fighters have reportedly be active in impoverished parts of central and south-western Mindanao.