Accused Bondi Beach Gunmen Operated Alone and Received No Preparation in the Philippines, Investigators State.

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

Authorities also confirmed that the 50-year-old Sajid Akram, and his 24-year-old son Naveed Akram travelled to the Philippines on 1 November. Their itinerary included landing in the capital Manila before transiting that same day to Davao City. The pair returned to Sydney on 29 November.

No Evidence of Preparation During Trip

Police indicate the duo did not undergo any form of attack-related coaching or "logistical preparation" during their stay in the Philippines. Initial investigations from local authorities point to they "hardly ventured out of" their accommodation.

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

"We are actively analyzing the evidence," she stated, adding that preliminary reviews show that "these individuals are believed to have been lone actors."

Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett told the press on Tuesday that security camera video tracking the accused attackers' whereabouts in the Philippines had been handed over to domestic authorities.

"There is little to no indication to suggest these suspects were part of a broader network, or were acting on orders from external parties to carry out an attack," she said.

Yet, the pair were additionally not necessarily in the Philippines as tourists, the official added. She stressed that, as the inquiry is continuing, fresh information might come to light.

Motivation and Court Charges

Previously, the nation's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese commented it looks as though both alleged gunmen were "inspired by ISIS" ideology.

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

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

Travel Particulars

In the aftermath following the shooting, immigration authorities in the Philippines indicated that the father had entered the country using an foreign passport, while his younger suspect used an Australian passport.

The pair had listed the southern city of Davao as their final destination. Their scheduled journey back to Australia was for Sydney.

Davao is a large city on the east of Mindanao, the Philippines' main southern island. Historically, Militant militants have been known to be active in poorer parts of central and south-western Mindanao.