Suspected Bondi Attackers Operated Independently and Did Not Instruction in the Southeast Asian Nation, Investigators Say.

The two suspected gunmen who carried out the fatal attack at a Jewish event on Bondi Beach, which claimed 15 lives, are believed to have acted alone, according to national law enforcement.

Police also confirmed that the 50-year-old Sajid Akram, and his son Naveed Akram, 24, journeyed to the Philippines on 1 November. Their travel plans involved arriving in the capital Manila before transiting that same day to Davao City. The duo flew back to Sydney on 29 November.

Lack of Proof of Training During Visit

Authorities indicate the individuals did not receive any type of attack-related coaching or "organizing" during their stay in the Philippines. Early investigations from local officials indicate they "hardly ventured out of" their hotel.

The shooting—declared Australia's deadliest firearm massacre since 1996—has been officially designated a terrorist incident.

"Our teams are actively reviewing the evidence," the commissioner stated, adding that initial assessments suggest that "the two men are alleged to have been lone actors."

National law enforcement Commissioner Krissy Barrett told the press on Tuesday that CCTV footage showing the accused attackers' activities in the Philippines had been handed over to Australian investigators.

"There is little to no indication to suggest these alleged offenders were members of a wider network, or were instructed by external parties to execute an incident," the police chief emphasized.

Yet, the pair were also not in the Philippines as tourists, she noted. She underscored that, as the investigation is continuing, fresh information could come to light.

Inspiration and Court Proceedings

Previously, the nation's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said it appears both accused gunmen were "inspired by ISIS" extremist views.

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

Naveed Akram, who was hospitalised after the attack, has been formally accused of 59 crimes. These encompass 15 charges of murder and one count of perpetrating a act of terrorism. He is due to appear in court in April.

Travel Information

In the days following the attack, immigration authorities in the Philippines indicated that the older suspect had entered the country using an Indian passport, while his son used an domestic passport.

The two had listed the southern city of Davao as their intended endpoint. Their booked journey back to Australia was for Sydney.

Davao is a large metropolis on the east of Mindanao, the Philippines' main island in the south. The region is known because, Militant militants have reportedly operate in less developed parts of southern and western Mindanao.